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The 2017 Ural Sportsman is a Russian sidecar outfit built for rough roads and outdoor adventures. Its air-cooled 745cc boxer twin makes 41 hp and 52 Nm through a four-speed gearbox with reverse and shaft drive. Made by IMZ in Irbit, it weighs 346 kg wet, with a 785 mm seat and 19-litre tank.

Capacity
745.0 ccm
Engine
Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox
4-speed
Dry weight
332.0 kg
Seat height
785 mm
Power
41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 10Agility 20Comfort 55Off-road 45Touring 50Road manners 35
Off-road & trail45%
Cornering20%
City riding40%
Daily riding45%
Touring55%
Two-up70%
Track5%
Best for
Built for slow, deliberate, characterful riding and light off-road exploring rather than any kind of speed or performance riding.
Built for
A quirky, mechanical, old-world machine that rewards patience and rewards riders who enjoy the ritual and attention of vintage-style motoring over outright capability.
Not ideal for
Not for riders wanting highway speed, sport handling, or a low-maintenance modern commuting experience.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Ural Sportsman, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
745.0 ccm
Power
41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM
CO2 Emissions
182 CO2 g/km
Torque
52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m) @ 4300 RPM
Engine type
Boxer, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
7.80 litres/100 km (12.8 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.1235 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
78.0 x 78.0 mm
Compression
8.6:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric & kick
Ignition
CDI
Valves per cylinder
2
Transmission
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Shaft
Clutch
Double-disc dry
Performance
Top speed
100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Overall length
2580 mm
Overall width
1700 mm
Overall height
1100 mm
Seat height
785 mm
Dry weight
332.0 kg
Wet weight
346.0 kg
Fuel capacity
19.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity
3.80 litres
Carrying capacity
2.9 cubic ft. trunc volume
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Double loop steel tube
Front suspension
IMZ leading link fork
Rear suspension
Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. Bremo
Front brakes diameter
295 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake). Bremo
Rear brakes diameter
245 mm
Front tyre
4.00-19
Rear tyre
4.00-19
Other
Color options
Dark green
Warranty
24
Comments
Made by Irbit Motorcycle Works (IMZ), Irbit, 250 km east of the Ural mountains in Siberia, Russia.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 200620102014201720182022
Capacity 745 cc 745 cc 745 cc 745 cc 745 cc 745 cc
Dry weight 334 kg 334 kg 346 kg 332 kg 332 kg 332 kg
Seat height 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 785 mm 785 mm 790 mm
Fuel capacity 19 L 19 L 19 L 19 L 19 L 19 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Ural Sportsman?

The 2017 Ural Sportsman has a Capacity of 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Ural Sportsman have?

The 2017 Ural Sportsman has a Power of 41.0 HP (29.9 kW) @ 5500 RPM.

How many gears does the Ural Sportsman have?

The 2017 Ural Sportsman has a Gearbox of 4-speed.

What is the torque of the Ural Sportsman?

The 2017 Ural Sportsman has a Torque of 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) @ 4300 RPM.

How much does the Ural Sportsman weigh?

The 2017 Ural Sportsman has a Dry weight of 332.0 kg (731.9 pounds).

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