Ural M70 vs Ural M70 Retro (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ural M70stacks up against the Ural M70 Retro. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUral M70Ural M70 Retro
Model year20192013
Price$13,849
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower41 hp40 hp
Torque57 Nm52 Nm
Weight322 kg325 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity5.5 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, 4 piston with floating rotorSingle disc. Bremo, 4 piston with floating rotor
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoExpanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel.
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18 3.50-18 / 3.50-18

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

Picking between the Ural M70 and the Ural M70 Retro usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ural M70 brings 41 hp in a 322 kg package, while the Ural M70 Retro counters with 40 hp at 325 kg.

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: