Ural Retro Solo vs Ural Red October (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecUral Retro SoloUral Red October
Model year20112009
Price$12,999
Engine745 cc745 cc
Horsepower39 hp
Torque52 Nm52 Nm
Weight246 kg325 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel.
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18 3.50-18 / 3.50-18

Ural Retro Solo vs Ural Red October — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ural Retro Solo and the Ural Red October usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ural Retro Solo brings 39 hp in a 246 kg package, while the Ural Red October counters with its own power figure 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: