2011 URAL sT Solo - COOL WALL VOTE: COOL

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Re: 2011 URAL sT Solo - VOTED: Discussion In Progress

#11 Unread post by High_Side »

I'm not really gonna help these discussions as there are not many bikes that I really would not find something cool about. That said, the Enfield Bullet would be my choice for the archaic put-put award. Id still give the Ural a go however....

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I think if there's any USA market for this kind of bike, Royal Enfield beat them to the punch when they rolled out the G5 and C5 Classics in spring 2009.
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Re: 2011 URAL sT Solo - VOTED: Discussion In Progress

#13 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Royal Enfield will give them a run for their money, I've never rode either the URAL or Royal Enfield, but I do find the URAL (when checking them out at the shows) are more substantial.

Grey Thumper makes a great point in saying:

"Even though I voted it "cool", I still don't know why anyone would buy this bike. If you've got one (and didn't already have, say, a Patrol), it's almost saying that you wanted an Ural but couldn't cough up enough cash for a hack and suddenly has to compete more in terms of looks and retro coolness to a whole bunch of bikes, like the Enfield, Bonnies, Guzzi Classics, heck, maybe even HD Sportsters. A very tough field to play in."

For the extra I would go for a Bonneville myself, but $7k does place this bike in the realm of a lot of used "better" bikes out there... It will be interesting how a test ride and review would go on one.

I think a lot of people could accept such a bike with a hack because they work as a combination, but alone I think they will be comparing it with everyother two weeled motorcycle.
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#14 Unread post by sunshine229 »

I can't say this bike is cool because the cool factor for the Ural is in the sidecar!

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#15 Unread post by ZRex »

I hope this bike does sell well, but like others have said to me an Ural needs a sidecar.

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#16 Unread post by ibswooft »

Cool and a lot of nostalga for me.

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Re: 2011 URAL sT Solo - COOL WALL VOTE: 64% COOL

#17 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Next model is now up to discuss, debate and vote on here:

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2011 Norton Commando 961 Sport

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Of course, you can keep discussing, debating and voting on the 2011 URAL sT Solo as well.

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Re: 2011 URAL sT Solo - VOTED: Discussion In Progress

#18 Unread post by Loonette »

High_Side wrote:I'm not really gonna help these discussions as there are not many bikes that I really would not find something cool about. That said, the Enfield Bullet would be my choice for the archaic put-put award. Id still give the Ural a go however....
I'd have to agree with High_Side's 100% on all counts. If someone gave me a Ural, I would proudly ride it all over the place. But it would by no means get a first choice outta me. Still, a cool bike.

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