Touring Motorcycles
1998Ural Tourist
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The 1998 Ural Tourist is a capable sidecar-ready naked bike suited for adventure-minded riders seeking rugged reliability. Its 650cc boxer engine delivers modest but torquey power ideal for off-road exploration and long-distance touring. Known for durability and shaft drive practicality, it excels as a versatile workhorse motorcycle for unconventional adventures.
- Capacity
- 650.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 340.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 32.0 HP (23.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM
What’s new for the 1998 Ural Tourist
vs the 1997| Spec | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 32.0 HP (23.5 kW) | 32.0 HP (23.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 41.0 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.2 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM | 47.0 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 34.7 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM |
| Dry weight | — | 340.0 kg (749.6 pounds) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for slow, deliberate exploration and novelty riding rather than speed, with a heavy steel frame, shaft drive, and boxer engine designed for durability over performance.
- Built for
- A rugged, old-world curiosity with charm rooted in its Siberian heritage, mechanical simplicity, and shaft-driven boxer twin rather than in outright capability.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders wanting quick acceleration, nimble cornering, or a bike that handles like a typical modern motorcycle.
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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- Capacity
- 650.0 ccm
- Power
- 32.0 HP (23.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 47.0 Nm (4.8 kgf-m) @ 4800 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0941 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 8.6:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Dry weight
- 340.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
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 | 1994 | 1998 | 2000 | 2005 | 2011 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 650 cc | 650 cc | 650 cc | 745 cc | 749 cc |
| Dry weight | 210 kg | 340 kg | 340 kg | 340 kg | 335 kg | 320 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 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.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Ural Tourist?
The 1998 Ural Tourist has a Capacity of 650.0 ccm (39.67 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural Tourist have?
The 1998 Ural Tourist has a Power of 32.0 HP (23.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM.
How many gears does the Ural Tourist have?
The 1998 Ural Tourist has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural Tourist?
The 1998 Ural Tourist has a Torque of 47.0 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 34.7 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM.
How much does the Ural Tourist weigh?
The 1998 Ural Tourist has a Dry weight of 340.0 kg (749.6 pounds).
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