A group of Ural owners recently gathered at Healesville, Vic, for a week of exploring the local roads and beautiful scenery!
Don't let obstacles stand in your way
Good friends, great comradery! Lots of fun had by all.
Thanks for the photos: @bad_a_betty
Hans Christian Andersen, famous Danish author of fairy tales once wrote "When we get to the end of the story, we shall know more than we do now..."
Our story is far from the end, but what do we know now, two years after the war broke out and we realised that the only way to continue is to leave our birthplace behind.
Well, we definitely know more now than we did then.
We know now that nothing is going to be the same, that the old ways of doing things are no more, and that we need to reimagine and rebuild the company pretty much from scratch.
That Kazakhstan is not the final destination but only a stop. That we will be losing friends, partners and even team members along the way. That the reality can be even more complicated than the most pessimistic forecasts..
That nobody is going to give us a break just because we’re nice, and that every day and every minute we have to continue to come up with the proof that the world is a better place with Ural in it.
And that, as always, all depends on us.
What we can also tell you now, two years later, is that we continue doing our absolute best, and have absolutely no plans to quit.
Yes, it’s difficult, yes, we make mistakes sometimes, but Ural is here, all key people are here, bikes and parts have been built and shipped, and new development is in the works.
With cooler weather here, let’s get out and enjoy life and the thrill of the road ahead. Let’s multiply the adventure by sharing it with friends or family members.
Please remember, that your smiles and stories are what gives us the strength and motivation to move forward. This is what we work for and we promise to keep it this way!
Ilya and the Team at Ural
With 2023 drawing to a close, we’d like to thank you for your support during the last twelve months. It's been quite a year and we're excited to move into 2024 full throttle with our next batch of bikes arriving late January. There are still bikes available in a range of colours and options so contact us or your local dealer to find out more.
Our office is now closed for the holiday period and will re-open Wednesday 3rd January with normal trading hours.
During our closure, emails and phone calls will be monitored periodically.
All orders and enquiries received during our closure will be processed once we're back.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Enjoy the Festive Season!
New Christmas Special Ride Report
Enjoy a good laugh and adventure from the British Isles as much as we did!
The 2023 Walcha Motorcycle Rally was a great weekend! Perfect weather, a variety of rides on some great tracks as well as lots of Rally events based in and around the small town of Walcha, located in the beautiful high country of the New England area of NSW.
Sidecar riders, in particular, Ural riders were treated to three different rides over three days, all very well organised by Jon Taylor. What a great playground for mates on Urals.
And who could resist a splash in some water!
Each ride took in winding country roads with spectacular places to stop and enjoy the view.
A Rally organised multi-bike gymkhana demonstrated the ability of the sidecar outfit.
Many visitors dropped by our stand for a chat and to check out the new Urals. The early model BMW created plenty of interest.
Great times with great people at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally.
A special thanks to all those who joined in the fun and shared photos.
Our 2023 Ural Adventure Ride was a three-day ride held the weekend of 8th, 9th, 10th September.
We did something a little different this year and based our ride out of one location with day rides each day exploring the beautiful and varied countryside around Port Macquarie.
Eager riders and their sidecar passengers gathered Friday morning, ready for the first day’s ride. Maps were handed out and friendly chatter shared as all were excited for the day ahead.
Leaving the bustling city for the day, the group travelled along country roads enjoying the wide-open spaces with all the bikes lined up to enjoy a spectacular view before venturing onto our lunch stop. One rider had brought along his much adored K9 friend, Chloe, as his companion in the chair.
Saturday morning saw a sunny start to the day as our enthusiastic riders gathered to board the ferry across the Hastings River, all aboard bar three Urals who waited patiently for the next one.
Two options were on offer for riders this morning. One was a leisurely ride north from Port Macquarie while the other group were offered the opportunity to test the Ural’s ability, along with riders 2WD skills, through some sandy tracks up an incline. A real hoot for those keen to give it a go!
Uralists regrouped in the cute little tidy town of Gladstone for a mid-morning stop along the river, with one rider taking the opportunity for a quick nap. We then ventured on through the forest, amongst the stunning trees, up to our lunch spot.
Picnic lunches were consumed whilst overlooking the coast and beaches below before winding our way down the steep track, onto the freeway and back into town.
Sunday morning, we gathered again and prepared for the final day. With much conversation shared about the ride so far, all were keen for another day riding together, exploring the hinterland of the Hastings region.
Winding roads and beautiful countryside were enjoyed with a morning tea stop at Hannam Vale Reserve.
A climb up the mountain took us to our lunch stop, then back down again for a ride along the beach!
Smiling faces and happy people!
Another great weekend riding and so a huge thanks must go to our ride organiser, Greg Jansen (with his wife Janice) of Rocky Creek Designs, along with Port Macquarie local, Glenn Addison, for organising such a fantastic weekend of Ural riding spent with friends reunited and new friends made. A great bunch of people, great riding and, as always, wonderful comradery shared as we rode together!
Be sure to check out Greg’s YouTube video for a view from the rider’s seat:
Many thanks to all those who contributed photos
“Small Steps Result in a Motor That’s Thoroughly Modern.”
A decade of small steps for Ural results in a motor that’s thoroughly modern - the company has been able to adopt improved engineering techniques, leading to better alloying, casting, and tighter component tolerances, meaning claimed increases in quality, durability and reliability.
Crankcase:
All new casting, improved design, precise machining
Redesigned two-piece front bearing housing, bolt-on oil squirter
Rubber gasket for reliable seal between the case and the rear bearing housing
Starter cover and crank position sensor adapter are integrated with crankcase casting
Screw-in inspection plug
Roller Tappets:
Eliminates outdated and inconsistent process of manufacturing of the old style flat head tappets in-house
Increases reliability and durability due to reduction of wear of the tappet rollers and camshaft lobes
Allows for more consistent valve clearance adjustment
CV-joints sidecar driveshaft:
U-joints are replaced with the CV-joints
Smoother rotation at all angles
Increased reliability and service intervals
*Offer available for a limited time only and ends 31st July.
The first shipment of 2023 Urals is arriving at our shores in a couple of weeks. We are excited to finally deliver the pre-ordered units to our customers who’ve been patiently waiting to start riding.
As a token of appreciation, we are introducing a special promotion for the month of July.
Free 3rd year extended warranty ($1,250 value) with the purchase of a new 2023 Ural and/or with deposit on a new forward order (November arrival) if the model of your choice is not available on the current shipment.
Only a handful of units still available in July arrival including the following colours:
Terracotta Satin, Slate Grey (above)
Outback Orange (above)
International Klein Blue (above image shows special project made by our partners in the US with optional green accent trim)
A group of friends gathered for a weekend riding Ural together in the Big River region of northeast NSW.
What better way to share the adventure than on a Ural motorbike with sidecar.
After a short run down the freeway, we were soon on forest trails heading for the morning tea stop.
A visit to the historic railway station in the next village saw us all line up on the railway platform waving the Ural flag.
More winding country roads were enjoyed before our lunch stop.
The afternoon run home took us up into the hills where glimpses of the Pacific could be seen.
We headed for the beach the following morning, enjoying the spectacular scenery along the coastline.
From there, we rode inland to meander along the local creek on our way to lunch.
Such a great weekend and perfect way to share good times with friends!
Friends Sharing the Adventure
French TF1 secured a couple of Urals to cover the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6th!
We will be posting updates on our social media channels, do tune in!
Big thanks to Rob and Zayne at Gusto Motorbikes and Mike at TheSidecarGuysLondon for assisting with logistics, driving, filming and most of all for representing Ural with all their heart and top level effort.
Put yourself on the seat and behind the bars of a purpose built sidecar with Ural's legendary on demand 2WD. Build to suit your riding style or lifestyle. Build it all at once or over time. Gear Up Base is the perfect canvas to outfit your own personal adventure machine.
It takes on average 90-120 (!) days for shipments to get from Kazakhstan to Australia. If you are a customer who has ordered your very special Ural from the next production run, this wait time is no fun. We’ve had a very special customer’s request for a sneak peek and we thank our production Chief for sending over the pics (no pun) from the floor.
Here’s the bun in the oven - 2023 Gear Up Weekender! 😃
It is expensive and difficult to build motorcycles. All hands on deck went into steering production, logistics and support through our big transition which left little resource for marketing.
So now it’s time for a quick and simple overview of what we offer for 2023.
Contact us or your local dealer who can guide you through all the options and accessories.
Gear Up Base and Gear up Standard are available to order now with the first production arriving soon!
Gear Up Expedition - keep an eye out for more details coming soon.
Plus lots of a la cart options and over 90 custom colours.
This Gear Up Base is in one of our standard colours, Slate Grey. All 2023s come with Heidenau tyres.
INCLUDED IN THIS TRIM:
On-Demand 2WD • Enduro Bench Seat • Passenger Handles & Footpegs
Sidecar Tonneau Cover • Floor Protection Sidecar & Trunk
Tool Kit • Touch Up Paint
On-Demand 2WD • Enduro Bench Seat • Passenger Handles & Footpegs
Tonneau Cover Sidecar • Floor Protection Sidecar & Trunk
Universal Spare Wheel • Spare Wheel Luggage Rack
Sidecar Auxiliary Power Outlet • Front Sidecar Bumper
LED Fog Lights • Jerry Can • Folding Utility Shovel
Tool Kit • Touch Up Paint
(no extra charge)
Outback Orange • Slate Grey
Satin Bronze • Terracotta Metallic Satin
Rainier Metallic White • Northwest Grey • Flat/Taiga Green
Klein Blue • Terracotta Metallic Gloss
BLACK POWER TRAIN:
Black Powder Paint
RRP: $1000
UNDERCOATING:
Anticorrosive protection under sidecar tub and underneath front and rear fenders
RRP: $600
INNER COATING:
Anticorrosive protection inside the sidecar and the trunk
RRP: $600
*Prices are manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (RRP) for standard model in Australian market. Prices vary by colour. Price includes GST. Excludes On Road Costs and dealer installed options. Optional upgrades and additional accessories excluded. NB: Some images show model in right-hand configuration. Gear Up model for Australian market is 2WD built with sidecars located on the left side of the motorcycle.
On February 24th, 2022, an unimaginable tragedy unraveled for the whole World.
While we’ve felt totally and utterly powerless to stop the rockets, to stop the insanity, we promised to do the one thing that we could: to keep Ural alive, to protect our employees and to be there for our customers, against all odds.
Today, a year later, we can say - we did it.
The team at Ural works relentlessly around the clock to keep production rolling. Every single bike coming from our new home in Kazakhstan is not only the best quality machine we at Ural have put out since we took over the brand a little over twenty years ago, but also a token of our fierce commitment to life.
To all our customers around the world who support and believe in us, we are eternally grateful. Ride safe and share your light!
Here’s to Life!
Clare, Mat and The Team at Ural
2023 model updates are now posted on our Yearly Model Changes page in Support section.
Watch the detailed overview with thoughtful and informative insights that you have come to expect from David’s videos on our YouTube channel. Please remember to subscribe! :)
Stay tuned for more updates on 2023’s availability and customisation options coming soon.
Clare, Mat and The Team at Ural
Our 2022 Ural Adventure Ride was a three-day ride held the weekend of 16th to 18th September.
Friday morning saw an eager group of riders, their passengers and smiling faces gather at Ural Australia headquarters, ready for the first day’s ride.
With steady rain all the previous day and night, there was some concern for what the day had instore for us. With a minor alteration at the beginning of the route to avoid flooded roads, everyone left keen for what lay ahead!
The weather soon improved with plenty of sunshine as the group took to the back roads to enjoy the first day’s adventure.
A pleasant picnic lunch in an old school yard where even a little lamb wanted to join in the fun.
Winding along roads now turned dusty with a few water crossings to be had, then onto Glen Innes for the first night’s stay.
Saturday morning saw a sunny start to the day as our enthusiastic riders again took to the back roads out of Glen Innes to enjoy more spectacular scenery with plenty of opportunity for regular stops.
A relaxing lunch by cool, running rivers, then later winding over mountain ranges to enjoy spectacular views from a couple of lookouts.
Bellingen was the destination for our second night’s stay with a few venturing back up the mountain to Dorrigo due to the limited accommodation available. We gathered for dinner to share stories with much laughter as we celebrated another great day’s ride.
Dorrigo was the starting point Sunday morning for the final day, another sunny day as we headed west, enjoying the many twists and turns of the mountain back roads, a morning tea stop at Ebor Falls before continuing on. More sealed roads with a mixture of dirt and of course more creek crossings, a great way to end the ride.
A huge thanks to our ride organiser, Greg Jansen of Rocky Creek Designs, for organising another great weekend of Ural riding spent with friends reunited, new friends made, a great bunch of people, great riding and, as always, wonderful comradery shared as we rode together!
We can’t wait for the next one!
Greg’s videos of the ride can be seen on You Tube:
Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8-ZoG2MTp8
This update has been a long time coming, we have begun producing and shipping Urals after the five months halt.
The first shipment of motorcycles from our new location in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan left the factory August 5th!
Our team is working round the clock to keep things moving and meet August production schedule with shipments going to US, Japan, Australia and Europe. It is good to be back to building bikes! :)
Logistics are all new, we will have a better track record on timing of deliveries once these shipments reach key route points and final destinations.
We are humbled and grateful to the Ural community around the world for believing in us. Every word of support counts and fuels our team to keep on going. We are excited and determined to move forward, more than ever. Thank you!
Please follow us on our social channels for more frequent updates. If you are new to Ural, check out other stories on our Blog to learn more about our story. More updates coming soon, please stand by!
Ride safe and be well!
Clare, Mat and The Team at Ural
We did it again! First Ural was assembled at the new location in Petropavlovsk, Kazakhstan on July 23, 2022.
It’s a true milestone. We are humbled and grateful to the Ural community around the world for believing in us. Every word of support counts and fuels our team to keep on going. We are excited and determined to move forward, more than ever.
Thank you!
The Team at Ural
It’s been a busy week in Petropavlovsk with set up, more deliveries of parts and components, couple hiccups at the customs but overall good round the clock work week. Our guys are putting in the sweat, the hours and a little bit of crazy - crazy dedication.
Assembly of the first bikes is about to start. Stand by for updates!
Latest Operations Update here:
The process of setting up our new assembly facility is very near completion (!) We are now in the last phase of the set up: bringing in the necessary pieces of assembly equipment and filling warehouse shelves with parts and components.
We’re moving some old (refurbished) assembly fixtures from Irbit, however most of the equipment, hand tools, work benches, test stands, compressors, quality control “tunnel” and other pieces are brand new.
The trial shipment of spare parts has successfully made its way from Kazakhstan to IMWA in Redmond. Factory is now putting together two large air shipments to fulfill backorders and warranties, and also gearing up to restore “normal” way of supplying parts to our distributors with the shipments of bikes.
We received the first two shipments of production parts from our Asian suppliers in Petropavlovsk last week. There are more production parts on their way to Kazakhstan from other Asian suppliers, as well as from Europe. We’re very close to completely restoring all incoming logistics.
Most importantly: the first truck with motorcycle assembly sets has arrived at IMZ-Kazakhstan from Irbit. We’re expecting the second shipment from Irbit to arrive in Kazakhstan next week. The team of workers from Irbit is going to Petropavlovsk to assist with the assembly of the first shipments of bikes in the next few days.
If everything goes well, we expect the first shipment of bikes from our new assembly shop to depart around July 25th. It will be heading to the US with ETA sometime early to mid-September. Following production orders are booked for Japan, Australia and Europe.
Wish us luck and follow us on social media channels for updates.
We thank you for being there for us, stay tuned for more developments!
Ride safe and be well!
Clare, Mat and The Team at Ural
David George and Ilya Khait talk about the latest developments at Ural, the nuts and bolts of the move to Kazakhstan and the status of production.
Watch here:
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