Standard Features

The sidecar seats an adult passenger, or swallows the cargo a solo bike never could - camping gear, groceries, camera bags, a dog who’s decided this is now his seat. Reverse gear means parking and tight maneuvers don’t turn into a wrestling match. The integrated trunk keeps the essentials locked up and dry.

• 446cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin engine
• 5 forward speeds
• Reverse gear with safety lockout
• Easier handling than previous Urals
• Hydraulic steering damper
• Parking brake
• USB charging port

Physical Measurements

Overall Length (inch): 82.3
Overall Height (inch): 52.7
Overall Width (inch): 64.2
Seat Height, Unladen (inch): 31.6
Ground Clearance, Unladen (inch): 6.9
Dry Weight (lbs.): 630

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type: 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Valvetrain: SOHC, 2 Valves per Cylinder
Displacement (cc): 446
Bore and Stroke (mm x mm): 65.5 x 66.2
Compression: 10.5:1
Max Output (hp): 33.5 @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque (ft-lbs): 26.8 @ 6,000 rpm
Fuel Injection: Throttle Body
Starting System: Electric
Clutch: Wet Multi-Disc
Transmission Type: Manual
Gears: 5 Forward, 1 Reverse
Drive: 520 O-Ring Chain

Chassis

Front Suspension: Leading link fork with two hydraulic spring shock absorbers (adjustable preload)
Rear Suspension: Double sided swing-arm with two hydraulic spring shock absorbers (adjustable preload)
Sidecar Suspension: Single sided swing-arm with two hydraulic spring shock absorbers (adjustable preload)
Wheels (inch): 2.15X17 Alloy rim
Tires: Kenda K761 120/80-17
Front Brake: Three-piston fixed caliper with 276 mm floating rotor
Rear Brake: Two-piston fixed caliper with 260 mm floating rotor with a standalone mechanical parking brake caliper
Sidecar Brake: Single-piston fixed caliper with 220 mm floating rotor

Electrical

Charging System: Peak output 15.7A @ 14V, 220 W
Battery: 6MFZ12 (12V, 11.2 Ah) (Alternates: Yuasa YT12A-BS, YTZ12S, YTZ14S)
Headlight: LED
Spark plugs: NGK CR9E

Miscellaneous

Recommended Fuel Grade: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons): 5.3
Reserve Fuel (gallons): 0.8
Fuel Economy (mpg): Low 30s to high 40s (varies by riding conditions)
Estimated Range (miles): 150–200
Recommended Max Cruising Speed (mph): 70 (60 with passenger and cargo)
Curb Weight (lbs.): 690
Max Permissible Weight (lbs.): 1,150
Trunk Volume (cu ft.): 3.0

Opinion

We've ridden pre-production versions of these for at least five tanks of gas, now. The water cooling is nice because it should mean there will be no warnings about accidentally overheating the engine by riding too fast for too long. We had it on the interstate several times, keeping up with 70 mph traffic. (Top speed was 79 mph according to an iPhone GPS speedometer app.) The gearing feels short, which for this engine means there's a lot of overlap between gears, and it's pretty difficult to find yourself accidentally lugging the engine. 5th gear is usable as early as 35 mph.

It uses a chain drive, which means the final drive maintenance will involve lubricating the chain regularly (every second tank of gas if you ride on dry streets, more often if it's wet or dusty) and replacing the chain and sprockets when they wear out. So while it's more maintenance than a shaft drive system, it's also a lot less expensive to replace, and you can play with different final drive ratios depending on what sort of riding you do the most.

The wheels are tubeless, so repairing a flat tire will frequently require no more than a plug kit and an air pump.