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2013 Ural Gear-Up

Want to stand out in a crowd, and be able to disappear in the woods or desert? Try the 2WD 2013 Ural Gear-Up. Just like its cousin, the 2013 Ural Patrol—with its on-demand sidecar drive—Gear-Up's origins trace back to the military past of the Ural motorcycle family. The 2013 Ural Gear-Up combination is as tough as a Russian AK-47!


Despite its clearly military upbringing, the Gear-Up is equally fit for more peaceful missions, such as fishing or hunting trips. If outdoor adventures are not your forte, you can still amaze your friends with the motorcycle's ability to blaze over outdoor obstacles or urban challenges. Did we mention its irresistible camo paint schemes?

The 2013 Ural Gear-Up is available in Forest Fog, Gobi Desert Camo, or Forest Camo.




2013 Ural Gear-Up Features and Benefits

Boxer

Reliable, stout, and proven, the boxer layout could be the last engine you ever ride. Air cooled, and elegant, this motor is the heart of every Ural we build.


Powdercoated Finish

Tough, uniform, and incredibly sharp, some 2013 models received powdercoated—not painted—finishes.


Brembo & Sachs

Stop with ease—Brembo full floating disc on the front—and know the terrain—Sachs suspension.

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2013 Ural Gear-Up - Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $14,099 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $14,499 CDN

MSRP: $14,099*
Dimensions (LxWxH): 101.6" x 66.9" x 43.3"
Seat Height: 30.9"
Road clearance: 5.9"
Dry Weight: 739 lbs
Recommended max speed: 62 mph
Engine: OHV Air-cooled, 4 stroke, opposed twin cylinder
Bore & Stroke: 78×78 (mm)
Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
Displacement: 749cc
Rated HP @ 5600 RPM: 40
Rated Torque @ 4600 RPM: 38 ft-lbs
Fuel System: Carbureted, dual Keihin L22AA, 32mm
Clutch: Dry, dual disk
Alternator Max Output: 55amp, 770 watts
Starting: Electric & Kick starter
Transmission: 4 forward, 1 reverse
Final Drive: Shaft drive
Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane Unleaded
Tank Capacity: 5.0 gallons
Front Brakes: Brembo with full floating disk
Rear Brakes: Mechanical drum
Sidecar Brakes: Mechanical drum
Ignition System: Full electronic C.D.I.
Front Suspension: Leading link w/Sachs hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension: Sachs hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheel Size(front, rear, and sidecar): 19"
Wheel Type: Aluminum, steel spokes, cast alum. hubs
Miles per Gallon: 26-33 mpg
Trunk Volume: 2.9 cubic ft
Color: Forest Fog, Gobi Desert Camo, Forest Camo
Special features: On Demand 2WD
Warranty: 2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage
*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, delivery, and dealer-installed options. Dealer prices may vary.

This week on the Cool Wall we go from the street cruising V-Star 650 to today toughest Russian 2WD motorcycle with sidecar available. The 2013 Ural Gear-Up might not be everyone's cup of vodka, but what you do think of it?

This video will give you some idea of what this "tough as AK-47" motorcycle is all about:

You need a picture of the shaft from the powered rear wheel to the sidecar wheel. That's the main thing that makes this puppy anyway cool.

For the price of a ural, you can buy a modern motorcycle (say a yamaha 900), and bolt on a nicer aftermarket sidecar. If the ural would go to all disk brakes and update the powerplant so it can achieve and sustain freeway operations then I'd give it a nicer vote, but for $14k and a design from 1940- it's uncool. Only the 2wd feature keeps it from fail.

I'll leave the price out of the Ural's awesomeness. If I could afford to keep two bike insured, this could be a second choice for me. Ever since I first saw this at an M/C show, I've been very intrigued. Just watching the mfg's videos is enough to make me consider this bike. Yes, it's outdated, yes, it could use a new power plant, but to me, neither of those take away from the bike itself...

It doesn't really matter about justifying it, a Ural with a sidecar is just plain Awesome!

AAWESOME no other way to put it!!!!
That machine and variants there of has got some serious history as well as just being super cool!!!!!

I'm with Storys on this. Upgrade to a powerplant able to sustain 80 MPH with a loaded sidecar, switch to disc brakes, and it's awesome. As is it's cool to me, but no way am I paying 14K for the EXACT same bike they were selling in the 40s.

I should have read the specs before I voted. I voted cool, but this bike can't even go on a road trip.

I vote fail due to the lack of power.

I voted cool...more for the style & feel of the bike, but really it should be less (reasons stated above)...but I like the idea of an all season bike...and the Spyder is even more than that, so ...

Later.

blues2cruise wrote:I should have read the specs before I voted. I voted cool, but this bike can't even go on a road trip.

I vote fail due to the lack of power.

Maybe this helps? "Top speed is somewhere past 70 mph, but we found the sweet spot to be somewhere between 55 and 65 mph. " - Autoblog

My 1980 Honda CB400T had 43hp and I could do 145km/h / 90mph. But the CB400T was quite light (400lbs), the URAL with a side car is much heavier and less aerodynamic, so...

I can't say 40hp is a lack of power, nor should because of this it would change your mind, but it is something to think about.

Mike

P.s. The voting is always setup so you can change your vote if you want.