Anybody know anything about Ural motorcycles?

[blue-coupe]

I'm thinking of picking up the new T.

http://www.imz-ural.com/motorcycle_t/index.html

[808six]

sure, here ya go

MSRP $9,999
Model Number IMZ-8.1037
Dimensions (LxWxH) mm/inches 2580x1700x1100/101.6 x 66.9 x 43.3
Seat Height mm/inches 813/32
Road Clearance mm/inches 125/4.9
Dry Weight Kg/lbs 320/705
Recommended max cruising speed km/h:mph 105/65
Engine OHV Air-cooled, four-stroke, flat twin cylinder
Bore & Stroke 78 & 78 mm
Compression Ratio 8.6:1
Displacement 749 cc
Rated HP @ 5600 RPM 40
Carburetion Twin KEIHIN L 22 AA
Clutch Dry double disk
Rated Torque @ 4600 RPM 52 Nm / 38 ft-lbs
Alternator 12 Volt/500Watt
Starting Electric & Kick-Start
Gearbox 4 forward, 1 reverse, shaft drive
Fuel 91 Octane Unleaded
Tank Capacity liters/gallons 19/5.0
Front Brakes BREMBO with full floating disk
Rear Brakes Mechanical Drum
Sidecar Brakes Mechanical Drum
Ignition Electronic
Front Suspension (forks) Leading Link
Rear Suspension SACHS Hydraulic spring shock absorbers
Wheels Size Front, rear, & sidecar 19"
Wheels Type Painted steel, steel spokes, cast alum. hubs
Warranty 2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage
Fuel Mileage 26-33 mpg/11-14 km/l*
Trunk Volume 2.9 cubic ft/22 gallons
Options you may add Second "tractor" seat or bench seat
Spare Wheel with Tire
Spare Wheel Luggage Rack
Tonneau Cover
Sidecar windscreen
Cylinder Crash Bar
Full Size Tool Kit
And more…

[blue-coupe]

Well thank you, but I have already read all of that. I'm more thinking about reliability, ride....

[MisterSkiMask]

I was really into bikes a few years ago, so everything may have changed. From what I recall these bikes were/are made in an Easter Block Country (former) from old (WW2, BMW) German designs. I don't believe I ever read a good review on them. Simple, so you can work on them, if that is how you enjoy a machine thats great. Unless they have changed a lot I wouldn't buy one.

[MisterSkiMask]

I just clicked on your link, not much has changed.

The only reason I would consider buying one is if I really wanted a vintage bike but couldn't find one.....the more that I think about it, I just wouldn't buy one I would find the vintage bike that I wanted.

[solefald]

yeah. i used to have 2 back home. one with side car, one without.
great bike, but don't overlook 65 mph top speed....

[blue-coupe]

yeah, the top speed has me worried, but this being my first bike, it might be a good thing. I have thought about just buying the HD Iron bike, but I want something a little more one-of-a-kind.

[blue-coupe]

Glad to hear you thought it was a great bike though.

[TMNT]

If you want a good first bike, get the new Kawasaki 250R...2008 or newer. Best beginner bike out right now.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by blue-coupe

Glad to hear you thought it was a great bike though.

you can't go wrong with an exact copy of german engineering

Originally Posted by TMNT

If you want a good first bike, get the new Kawasaki 250R...2008 or newer. Best beginner bike out right now.

agree here. Ural is a little too heavy for the first bike. something in a 250-350cc range would be way better.