Ural sT

Ural sT

You probably associate Ural with sidecar motorcycles. But the new Ural sT has extended the classic Ural experience to solo riders. The company says, “Think of it as a bike that could have been produced by Ural in the 1970s if the engineers were allowed to fulfil their ambition for a performance two-wheeler.” The sT keeps the traditional Ural look, and like its sidecar cousins, it’s at home on a forest road as well as the Interstate. Interestingly, Ural will build each sT to order, using what it calls ‘Ural A La Carte’: “The starting point is the base model in flat black. It comes with straight stainless steel exhaust, standard gas tank, black trim, single ‘tractor seat’ and a black rear fender rack. You can choose to order additional equipment and/or upgrade from standard specification.” There are two seat options: a base model single ‘tractor’ seat with a rubber shock mount, or a two-up bench seat. You can also have two single seats, if you mount the second seat on the rear fender. There’s a menu [PDF] that potential owners can download, choose from, and send back to Ural. It allows you to specify the color, shinier trim, seating configuration, engine protection, fender racks, toolkits and so on. But unlike most bespoke bikes, the starting price for the sT is eminently reasonable: just $6,999. That’s the same as a base model Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Low—which is arguably packing the same level of technology. I know what I’d rather have.

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Ural Motorcycles pictures

Ural Motorcycles pictures

Today is a landmark day for Bike EXIF: I’m delighted to welcome Ural Motorcycles on board as our new site sponsor. Ural’s support means we can keep our servers humming and standards high.

I’m especially pleased because I’ve always been a fan of Ural bikes. They’re tough and timeless, and in two-wheel-drive sidecar form, can tackle terrain that few other touring bikes can match.

Ural’s latest release is the bike you see here, the 2WD Taiga Limited Edition. Based on the popular Gear-Up, it takes Ural’s off-road performance to new heights. There’s an engine skid plate, an auxiliary spotlight and even a winch.

There are towing points both front and rear, and a large windshield to protect the rider from the elements. The Taiga is also equipped with a fluid canister, a first aid survival kit, and a shovel. In the trunk you’ll find an air pump, a Maglite flashlight, a tool kit and a tow strap. Only 27 of these models will be sold in the US and the price is just $13,999, so you’ll have to contact your nearest Ural dealer quickly if you want one.

You can keep in touch with the world of Ural via their page on Facebook, and on Twitter too.

PS: I’d also like to say thanks to our outgoing sponsor Vitesse Moto. If you’re looking for Europe’s finest motorcycle boots, they’re the guys to call.

Ural Motorcycles pictures

Today is a landmark day for Bike EXIF: I’m delighted to welcome Ural Motorcycles on board as our new site sponsor. Ural’s support means we can keep our servers humming and standards high.

I’m especially pleased because I’ve always been a fan of Ural bikes. They’re tough and timeless, and in two-wheel-drive sidecar form, can tackle terrain that few other touring bikes can match.

Ural’s latest release is the bike you see here, the 2WD Taiga Limited Edition. Based on the popular Gear-Up, it takes Ural’s off-road performance to new heights. There’s an engine skid plate, an auxiliary spotlight and even a winch.

There are towing points both front and rear, and a large windshield to protect the rider from the elements. The Taiga is also equipped with a fluid canister, a first aid survival kit, and a shovel. In the trunk you’ll find an air pump, a Maglite flashlight, a tool kit and a tow strap. Only 27 of these models will be sold in the US and the price is just $13,999, so you’ll have to contact your nearest Ural dealer quickly if you want one.

You can keep in touch with the world of Ural via their page on Facebook, and on Twitter too.

PS: I’d also like to say thanks to our outgoing sponsor Vitesse Moto. If you’re looking for Europe’s finest motorcycle boots, they’re the guys to call.

Ural Motorcycles pictures

Today is a landmark day for Bike EXIF: I’m delighted to welcome Ural Motorcycles on board as our new site sponsor. Ural’s support means we can keep our servers humming and standards high.

I’m especially pleased because I’ve always been a fan of Ural bikes. They’re tough and timeless, and in two-wheel-drive sidecar form, can tackle terrain that few other touring bikes can match.

Ural’s latest release is the bike you see here, the 2WD Taiga Limited Edition. Based on the popular Gear-Up, it takes Ural’s off-road performance to new heights. There’s an engine skid plate, an auxiliary spotlight and even a winch.

There are towing points both front and rear, and a large windshield to protect the rider from the elements. The Taiga is also equipped with a fluid canister, a first aid survival kit, and a shovel. In the trunk you’ll find an air pump, a Maglite flashlight, a tool kit and a tow strap. Only 27 of these models will be sold in the US and the price is just $13,999, so you’ll have to contact your nearest Ural dealer quickly if you want one.

You can keep in touch with the world of Ural via their page on Facebook, and on Twitter too.

PS: I’d also like to say thanks to our outgoing sponsor Vitesse Moto. If you’re looking for Europe’s finest motorcycle boots, they’re the guys to call.