Ural Tourist vs Ural M70 Solo (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecUral TouristUral M70 Solo
Model year20162012
Price$9,150
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower40 hp40 hp
Torque52 Nm52 Nm
Weight320 kg325 kg
Seat height31 mm20 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo, floating diskSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single disc on sidecarExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires4.00-19 / 4.00-19 3.50-18 / 3.50-18

Ural Tourist vs Ural M70 Solo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ural Tourist and the Ural M70 Solo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ural Tourist brings 40 hp in a 320 kg package, while the Ural M70 Solo 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: