Ural M70 Retro vs Ural M70 Solo (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ural M70 Retrostacks up against the Ural M70 Solo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ural M70 Retro | Ural M70 Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Price | $13,849 | $9,150 |
| Engine | 749 cc | 749 cc |
| Horsepower | 40 hp | 40 hp |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Weight | 325 kg | 325 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 20 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo, 4 piston with floating rotor | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel. | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 3.50-18 / 3.50-18 | 3.50-18 / 3.50-18 |
Ural M70 Retro vs Ural M70 Solo — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ural M70 Retro and the Ural M70 Solo 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 M70 Solo counters with 40 hp at 325 kg. On price, the Ural M70 Solo 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: