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2017 Ural Ambassador on www.Totalmotorcycle.com

In honor of our 75th anniversary we’d like to introduce our newest limited edition, the Ural Ambassador...

Inspired by the extraordinary world travelers and storytellers who chose to brave the adventure and explore the world by sidecar. Our Ural Ambassador is the envoy of good will, a perfect vehicle to connect with people from all walks of life, explore foreign terrains and start a conversation with perfect strangers no matter where the road takes you.


75 years of ups and downs in world affairs couldn’t change one thing – the iconic Urals keep circling the globe, bringing out smiles, creating special bonds and reminding us that adventuring together is better. Here’s to all the Ural Ambassadors already out there, exploring, connecting and sharing the Ural story.


The Ambassador is dressed in elegant bronze metallic colorway with blackened powertrain and new smoked glass rider and passenger windshields to protect both riders. Equipped with 2WD, it can take you through the roughest routes.






2017 Ural Ambassador www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

On-Demand 2WD


Universal Spare Tire & Luggage Rack


Bronze Colorway


Black Jerry Can


Black Engine


Utility Shovel


Sidecar Bumper


Tool Kit


First Aid Kit


Toolbox Gas Tank


Enduro Bench Seat


Sidecar Accessories Panel (Phone / Tablet Charging)


Tan Sidecar Cordura Tonneau Cover


Rubber Floor + Trunk Mats


75th Anniversary Badges


1 Year Rever Premium Membership






2017 Ural Ambassador www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Total Built for US: 25 units





2017 Ural Ambassador - www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $16500 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ See Dealers for Pricing in CAD

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: Yes, driveshaft

Physical Measurements
•Overall length, inch.: 98.8
•Overall heights, inch.: 54.3
•Overall width, inch.: 63.6
•Seat height, (unladen), inch.: 32.0
•Ground clearance (unladen),inch.: 6.8
•Dry weight, lbs: 730

Electrical
•Alternator: Denso, Peak Output 40 Amp @ 14vdc, 560 Wt
•Battery: FAYTX20HL (12V, 20A)
•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: 2.15X19 Aluminum rims with steel spokes
•Tires: Duro HF-308, 4.0×19?
•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.

For MORE information and Photos click here: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... ssador.htm

New from URAL for the 2017 model line. Very, very, limited edition of 25.

- Could you see yourself in one?

- Have you ever rode a URAL either as a rider or passenger?

This week's bike has been inspired by the following photo:



Mike

I like the bike for its uniqueness and cargo capacity...just don't like the price. In Canadian dollars it's very high.

blues2cruise wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2017 9:23 am I like the bike for its uniqueness and cargo capacity...just don't like the price. In Canadian dollars it's very high.

Very high... but you do get a Russian Utility Shovel! Think of all the uses for it, like cooking eggs over a campfire!

Awesome for:
1. They are only making 25 of them, a real collector's item
2. A spare freakin' tire, on a freakin' motorcycle.
3. The whole "go anywhere" ethos these bikes inspire. Have you seen those crazy Russians crossing rivers on these things?

Will have to try riding one sometime.

UnCool.
I just don't get the niche this thing is trying to fill. If crossing rough terrain on a rugged, compact platform is your goal, get a four-wheeler. Or three four-wheelers for the price. If your goal is off-road motorcycling, get a dirt bike. Or three, again. And if you want a collector's item straight outta the history books, get a die-cast model and make the engine noises with your mouth.
And my entrenching tool goes in my backpack on all road trips already, so even the Ruskie shovel has no appeal.

I like it for sheer nostalgia purposes. Is it a niche market... certainly. So was the BMW GS series 8-10 years ago. Will this thing catch-on like the GS... doubt it. So I will harken back to days of yor when TV was black and white and Vic Morrow was the tough sergeant on "Combat" or old John Wayne war movies or more recently Clint Eastwood battle flicks and you always see someone (German or American) screaming across the countryside and over rough rutted roads in these things:

https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-b ... 708487c5-c

Even Steve McQueen slipped in a ride or two on one of these things:

http://www.quartoknows.com/blog/quartod ... stone_.jpg

Pricing seems reasonable for what you get. I've seen "Awesome" votes on two wheelers from Italy that cost twice as much.

Reading through the "User's Manual" which also doubles as the "Maintenance Manual" this thing is constructed so basic that any shade tree mechanic can use the provided documentation with basic tools and keep riding, avoiding down time and high maintenance bills. Unique... absolutely. For everyone... definitely not. Cool... yup.

totalmotorcycle wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2017 7:55 am - Have you ever rode a URAL...?

Yes. Yes, I have. Owned a 2005 Tourist from new till 2011, founded (and still manage) the Canadian Ural/Dnepr Riders Group (CURD) and worked at an Ural dealership from 2012 to 2015. I'll reserve the rest of my comments until after the voting has completed.

Love the winter pic.

Thanks for the pictures... wonderful to see the Ural in action. Looks like a great dog.