Touring Motorcycles
2006Ural Tourist
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The 2006 Ural Tourist is a classic sidecar motorcycle designed for adventurous riders seeking rugged reliability and vintage character. Its air-cooled 745cc twin engine delivers modest but dependable power, while the four-speed transmission and dual electric/kick starting provide practical versatility. Best known for combining Soviet engineering heritage with accessible performance, it suits riders who value authenticity and off-road capability.
- Capacity
- 745.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Dry weight
- 335.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2006 Ural Tourist
vs the 2005| Spec | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 650.0 ccm (39.67 cubic inches) | 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches) |
| Power | 32.0 HP (23.5 kW) | 40.0 HP (29.4 kW) |
| Torque | 47.0 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 34.7 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM | 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs) |
| Dry weight | 340.0 kg (749.6 pounds) | 335.0 kg (738.5 pounds) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | — | Hydraulic spring shock absorbers |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake (drum brake). Rear and sidecar wheel with IMZ drum brake |
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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
- 745.0 ccm
- Power
- 40.0 HP (29.4 kW)
- Torque
- 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1194 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 78.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.6:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- Full electronic C.D.I.
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Dry double plate
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 2580 mm
- Overall width
- 1700 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 335.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double loop steel tube
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic spring shock absorbers
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake). Rear and sidecar wheel with IMZ drum brake
- Front tyre
- 4.00-19
- Rear tyre
- 4.00-19
Other
- Color options
- Red, Black
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2000 | 2005 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
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| Capacity | 649 cc | 650 cc | 650 cc | 745 cc | 745 cc | 749 cc |
| Dry weight | 210 kg | 340 kg | 340 kg | 335 kg | 335 kg | 320 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 830 mm | 830 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 Tourist?
The 2006 Ural Tourist has a Capacity of 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ural Tourist have?
The 2006 Ural Tourist has a Power of 40.0 HP (29.4 kW).
How many gears does the Ural Tourist have?
The 2006 Ural Tourist has a Gearbox of 4-speed.
What is the torque of the Ural Tourist?
The 2006 Ural Tourist has a Torque of 52.0 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.4 ft.lbs).
How much does the Ural Tourist weigh?
The 2006 Ural Tourist has a Dry weight of 335.0 kg (738.5 pounds).
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