2012
Ural M70 Anniversary Edition - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 510245 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Ural |
| Model | M70 Anniversary Edition |
| Price | US$ 14200. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double loop steel tubular frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Bremo, 4 piston with floating rotor |
| Frontsuspension | 40mm Marzocchi telescopic forks |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-18 |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel. |
| Rearsuspension | Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable |
| Reartyre | 3.50-18 |
| Wheels | Front, rear, and sidecar 18in. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry, dual disk |
| Compression | 8.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 749.00 ccm (45.70 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Twin Keihin L22 AA |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Ignition | Full electronic C.D.I. |
| Power | 40.00 HP (29.2 kW)) @ 5600 RPM |
| Topspeed | 105.0 km/h (65.2 mph) |
| Torque | 51.53 Nm (5.3 kgf-m or 38.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Olive |
|---|---|
| Comments | On 19th of November 1941 the first echelons with the manufacturing equipment pulled up to Irbit, a distant outpost on the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains. Merely a month after the decision was made to evacuate the Moscow motorcycle plant from the capital. Ahead were long years of the Second World War. Relocated factory was to produce motorcycles for the Army to fight fascists. Thus the story of the Irbit Motorcycle Factory (IMZ) began.The motorcycle was called M72. First units rolled off the production floor just a few months after the evacuation. Altogether approximately 9.500 motorcycles were built and in use throughout the war for mobile troops, reconnaissance detachments and to carry wounded.It was women and children in the distant Siberian factory labouring relentlessly to supply the Front with the motorcycles that defeated the enemy. Like the people who built it, the motorcycles were rugged, resilient, undefeatable. Could have they imagined that 70 years later this factory would remain the only sidecar manufacturer in the world and Ural would become a cult motorcycle¿Since 1941 over 3 million motorcycles have been produced by the Irbit Motorcycles Factory.On 19th of November 2011 we are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the IMZ-Ural factory and introduce Ural M70 Anniversary Edition. |
| Electrical | FAYTX20HL 12V, 20Amp/h battery. |
| Factorywarranty | 2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 325.0 kg (716.5 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,020 mm (40.2 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,224 mm (87.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,630 mm (64.2 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1231 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.03 litres (0.80 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Ural
Country of Origin:
Russia (Soviet origins); modern assembly diversified
Founder:
IMZ (Irbit MotorWorks)
Best Known For:
Sidecar motorcycles with rugged, utilitarian charm
Company History
Ural’s horizontally opposed twins and factory sidecars became synonymous with go-anywhere utility—unpaved roads, snow, and cargo duty. Modern Urals add EFI, disc brakes, and improved electrics while preserving the tractor-like torque and simplicity owners love. Clubs and dealer networks emphasize community and spares, making long-term ownership feasible. Historically, Ural is a time capsule refined: a purpose-built sidecar rig that transforms back roads and winters into adventure at friendly speeds.