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2016 Ural Dark Force - Coolness Factor = 73.2%

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2016 Ural Dark Force on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

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From a factory far, far away; nestled in the Ural Mountains, comes the Dark Force. Standard equipped with Lightsaber®, LED lighting, and fully blacked out to hide you in the shadows.

Inspired by the world of Star Wars®, we created a motorcycle that lets your inner child explore the dark side with little damage to the real world balance of power. Come to the dark side...we've got sidecars!


Limited Edition of 25 Builds





2016 Ural Dark Force http://www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens with new Ural Dark Force...
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers! Now ride the motorcycle Darth Vader would have owned, the new 2016 Ural Dark Force including lightsaber! Sorry Luke Skywalker, it is a limited run of 25... Star Wars 2016 Ural Dark Force

Lightsaber® equipped.

Each Dark Force comes standard with one (1) extendable 3' Lightsaber® mounted to the sidecar. Easily accessible and totally secure, ready to battle the unknown.


High-Visibility LED headlight

Black ceramic coated exhaust with black engine

Enduro bench seat with room for a 3rd passenger


2016 Ural Dark Force - http://www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $14,999*
Canada MSRP Price: $ CDN


Engine and Transmission
•Displacement, cc: 749
•Engine type: OHV air cooled 2 cylinder 4 stroke “boxer” (flat twin)
•Valve per cylinder: 2
•Bore and stroke (mm x mm): 78 x 78
•Max output (hp): 41 @ 5500 rpm
•Max torque (ft-lbs): 42 @ 4300 rpm
•Compression: 8.6:1
•Fuel system: Throttle body EFI
•Starting: Electric & Kickstart
•Clutch Double-disc dry
•Transmission type: Manual
•Speeds: 4 forward 1 reverse
•Primary drive (rear wheel): Driveshaft
•Final drive ratio: 4.62
•Engageable sidecar wheel drive: No

Physical Measurements
•Overall length, inch.: 91.6
•Overall heights, inch.: 53.8
•Overall width, inch.: 63.6
•Seat height, (unladen), inch.: 31.0
•Ground clearance (unladen),inch.: 6.5
•Dry weight, lbs: 700

Electrical
•Alternator: Denso, Peak Output 40 Amp @ 14vdc, 560 Wt
•Battery: FAYTX20HL (12V, 20Amp/h)
•Headlight: H4
•Spark plugs: NGK BPR6HS


Chassis
•Front suspension: IMZ leading link fork
•Rear suspension: Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable
•Sidecar suspension: Single sided swing-arm with Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorber, 5x adjustable
•Wheels: 2.5X18 Aluminum rims with steel spokes
•Tires: Heidenau, 4.0x18”
•Front brake: 4-piston fixed Brembo caliper with 295mm floating NG rotor
•Rear brake: HB big bore single piston integrated floating caliper with 256mm fixed NG rotor
•Sidecar brake: 2-piston fixed Brembo caliper with 245mm floating NG rotor

Misc.
•Fuel grade: 91 Octane, unleaded
•Fuel tank capacity, gallons: 5.0
•Reserve, gallons: app. 1
•Estimated fuel economy, mpg: 31-37
•Estimated range, miles: 155-185
•Recommended max cruising speed, mph: 70
•Max permissible weight, lbs:1325
•Trunk volume, cubic ft.: 2.9

Warranty
•2-years parts and labor unlimited mileage.


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#2 Unread post by ceemes »

As much as I like the Ural if just for their quirkiness, I am going to have to give one a fail. Basically its a bog standard Ural tarted up with black paint trying to cash in the Star Wars craze....or in others words.....just another marketing ploy........when I take over the world Pinkie, the first thing I am going to do is put all the marketers up against the wall......and then :shooting:
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#3 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

Annoying. I can't give it a fail though, just uncool. A Ural with a special paint job and an LED headlight would be pretty cool on its own. But why'd they ruin it with all the marketing bull? How much extra will be tacked onto the price because the Star Wars (TM) licensing fee has to be paid? Plus the extra for the privilege of a Limited Edition (another TM?). I'm a Star Wars fan, but sorry, this is really pandering to suckers.
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#4 Unread post by faded sun »

Hey, they are only making 25 of them. Relax. I think it's funny. Maybe not awesome, but a lightsaber? That's at least a cool! C'mon, repeat after me, "May the force be with you.."

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#5 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

How could I not vote this: Awesome?

Wowzers, this is so cool for a company to take such a piece of iconic culture and incorporate it into a limited edition model! I know Star Wars isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's one of the few cult movies you could take inspiration from and use that to customize a motorcycle.

It would be interesting to hear the thoughts of others here on what other movies you think would work as well for a custom bike.

Yes, I think it's just a black URAL with a Star Wars theme, maybe it would be even cooler to give it more than just a "black paint" job and incorporate some stars, planets, or even custom artwork, but I'm 101% sure those that buy the URAL Dark Force WILL do this anyways...

...and yes, URAL is caching in on the Star Wars craze, but why not, it's cool. :)

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2016 Ural Dark Force - Coolness Factor = 73.2%
Featured: December 11th - December 18th 2015
Most popular vote category: Cool

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Motorcycle Cool Wall discussion: viewtopic.php?f=61&t=52425
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our Coolness Factor of the 2016 Ural Dark Force is:

Awesome (3 points) 50% [ 13 ]
Cool (2 points) 27% [ 7 ]
Uncool (1 point) 15% [ 4 ]
Fail (0 point) 8% [ 2 ]

Total votes: 26

= a Coolwall Factor of 73.2%


Notes: Not everyone's cup of tea and it's a little pricey as well.... Is URAL cashing in on a movie craze? Sure. Is it a typical black painted URAL with Star Wars goodies? Yes. But what a combination. May the force be with you on the road!


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Doesn't have engageable side car wheel drive? Wtf. Lol
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