Dear Friends,
We wish we wouldn’t have to update you under the circumstances we find ourselves in.
Questions and concerns inevitably come up about possible sanctions, availability of bikes and parts, support and so on. The short answer is that we are as ready as we can possibly be to address whatever challenges may come our way. Over the years we've learned to navigate ups and downs, to make plans B, C and D both strategically and on the fly. We’ve weathered storms that were very real and dealt with obstacles that were not so publicly known. The history of our brand shows that Ural always finds a way to move forward.
Our highest priorities have always been our employees, our partners and our customers. We still hope for people to remain human, value life and stand for living instead of fighting.
We pray for peace.
The Team at Ural
2022 Product Changes Insights
People often say Ural never changes, it looks exactly like my grandpa’s, which is true, sort of…. The look is almost just that, until you delve into the details. In this video, David George, as you have come to expect of him, gives you an insight into the changes, the reasons behind the changes and even some of the thinking and decision processes that let to 2022 as we have it now.
PS: About keeping “the look”……we meant it this way. Square lights forever! (jk)
First shipments of 2022 models are slated to arrive US shores end of September, expected at the dealers in October.
DYATLOV PASS: FULL FILM
June 2020: The summer of closed borders. Quarantine restrictions deepen the the itch to get out, wanderlust is real and it’s calling!
One afternoon in Moscow, four old friends get together and decide on a road trip. The idea? Join the team of Irbit factory test drivers on the ride in northern Urals over to Dyatlov Pass. Why not? Everyone knows: the best ideas, and the worst, perhaps, come over a couple of beers… It’s what you do next makes for the the great adventures and stories to tell.
Dyatlov Pass Film: One epic adventure.
Now with English subtitles.
Special thanks to the team at Irbit Motorcycle factory, Anton Malyshev of Motul, Vladimir Chaikovsky, Dmitry Zakharov and Dmitry Khitrov. Watch the full film here on our YouTube channel.
Through Black & White Lens
Eighteen months after the world started to shut down, Ilya Khait is back at the factory, bringing us images from the assembly floor. Through his eyes and through the black & white lens of his camera: we made it through the worst of the pandemic. Time to ramp up.
Product Spotlight: Nitron Shocks For Ural
Introduced as standard equipment on the GEO Limited Edition this five piece high performance shock package is now available for most URAL motorcycles! Contact dealers for availability or visit our shop.
Installation: How To
This video outlines the basic steps required to remove the stock suspension on a Ural sidecar motorcycle and replace them with NITRON, NTR R1 twin-shocks. This video is for entertainment purposes ONLY and is not intended to be instructional. Ural Motorcycles recommends any service or repair be performed by an authorized Ural Dealer or Service Center.
Test Drive: Impressions
New Documentary: Official Selection Big Sky Film Festival
Meet Leavinghomefunktion
September 22, 2023 Update: full film can be streamed or DVDs purchased on the team’s website Leaving Home Funktion
Special exhibition “OVERLAND TO NEW YORK” in Augustusburg Castle, near Chemnitz, Germany from October 21, 2023 to January 19, 2025
Five young artists had an idea to explore human connection through a 2.5 years, 43,000kms travel from Germany via Russia, Mongolia, Alaska to New York.
“When plans collapse things start to get interesting…
Through our Breakdown Theater we come in contact with the strangest mix of people around the globe. Pulled, pushed and towed – with their help we always get a bit further..!”
Premiers February 23, 2021
Postscriptum: A Story To Inspire
It was a very special week in Redmond in late 2016 when these guys showed up on their 650s loaded to the brims with their halfway-round-the-globe baggage, laughter and undefeatable spirit. When Sergey saw the bikes, he just shook his head. And then got to work.
This story is about youth, the audacity, the crossing of the borders, the breaking of the barriers, the pushing of the limits, the ability to learn, to listen and to communicate on a very basic human level. It is one hell of an inspiration for finding your joy in our complicated, fast, technology obsessed 21st century. And it is our joy and an honor to share this story with you.
Watch the entire film on the official website of Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
Paint Yourself Orange: New Custom Color
This blog post introduces a new custom paint scheme. We call it Outback Orange - liquid paint orange with metal flake and satin clear coat finish. Inspired by the rusty nuclear icebreakers and our own 2012 Yamal LE, two things you can be sure of: this Gear Up will make you stand out on the road or off and … almost none of this is just about the color. It is about how much has changed inside while the looks are still seemingly unchanged.
Evolution: Year to Year Technical Changes
New For 2020/21
19” aluminum rims from Italcerchio S.R.L.
Forged brake caliper brackets
One-piece forged alternator adapter shaft
Bi-metal piston pin bushing
Updated swing arm and fork leg design incorporates dust seals to prolong bearing life
Improved rear sidecar body mounts "snowmen" incorporate an internal spring for increased load capacity
New For 2019
New Generation EFI system utilizing Keihin throttle bodies
Re-designed cylinder head covers
Cooling fins increased in surface area for improved cooling efficiency
Improved piston and cylinder design
Throttle position sensor for improved throttle response.
Improved oil pick-up design and increased oil pan capacity
Universal spare wheel
This Ural is shown with an optional off-road use only 2-in-1 exhaust by GPR. Now available in black.
Optional Sidecar Windshield
Popular Custom Addition: Protective Undercoating
Anti-corrosion coating protects external sidecar underbelly and inside of the fenders. Inner sidecar coating is also available for custom order directly from the factory. Contact your dealer for ordering details or contact us.
Happy New 2021!!!
Dear Friends,
We are saying farewell to 2020 - what a year it's been! We've learnt a lot, overcame a lot, and looking back we are thankful for every experience and for every one of you that came along with us on this journey. We are looking forward to the next year, we wish all of you and your close ones a healthy and peaceful 2021. Stick together for the next wild adventure this New Year brings.
This moment was captured behind the scenes of the GEO video shoot. We think it pretty well reflects the passing 2020 - muddy, cold, wet, challenging, leaving us drenched.... but not defeated! There's both " Well, that was "fun"..." and "Bring it, 2021, we are still riding!"
Let us always move forward.
Here's to new hope, new trails and new rides!
Happy New Year from all of us at Ural!