Ural M70 Retro vs Ural Gobi (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ural M70 Retrostacks up against the Ural Gobi. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUral M70 RetroUral Gobi
Model year20132013
Price$13,849$14,099
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower40 hp40 hp
Torque52 Nm52 Nm
Weight325 kg335 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4 piston with floating rotorSingle disc. Bremo
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel.Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18 4.00-19 / 4.00-19

Ural M70 Retro vs Ural Gobi — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ural M70 Retro and the Ural Gobi usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ural M70 Retro brings 40 hp in a 325 kg package, while the Ural Gobi counters with 40 hp at 335 kg. On price, the Ural M70 Retro has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: