Post Listing Update: This hack was pulled off of eBay because of “an error in the listing.” A Russian-made military bike, the “Dnepr” M-72 was used by the Red Army and was built to be a copy of the BMW R71.
2000 Ural Deco
Take your normal Ural sidecar, add some ‘style’, and you get the Ural Deco. I’d call it rare, but aren’t all Ural’s? This has been well sorted thanks to a 2006 engine, 2014 gear box, and 2014 final drive. The 650cc engine is good for about 35 horsepower. Find this Ural Deco sidecar for sale here on ADVRider (registration required) …
2003 IZH Jupiter 5
IZH, also known as Izhevsk Machinebuilding Plant, has been making motorcycles since 1928. But that’s not why you know them. You know them as the manufacturer of the ubiquitous Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifle. But seeing as this website isn’t called “gun-curious”, let’s talk about one of their more recent models, the IZH Jupiter 5.
2005 Ural Troyka
One of the best parts of running this site is discovering bikes I had never even heard about before. Reader Jim R. comes through with yet another one with this Ural Troyka, a variant of the tourist that gives a little more luxury with telescopic forks and a “deluxe sidecar” designed to provide “the utmost of comfort…on unhurried scenic rides”, …
Video Intermission – Go Anywhere with the Tarus 2
From BikeMike comes this video of the Tarus 2, an incredibly light (about 100 pounds) and capable small “adventure” bike. Thanks to the tiny 5 horsepower engine and fat 220mm width tires, it seems this bike can nearly go anywhere, albeit slowly. And if you get stuck, just pick the bike up and throw it over the obstacle! Watch till …
Boxer Cruiser – 2003 Ural Wolf
4-10 Update: The Wolf is back! And even though this didn’t sell last time at $3,995, the seller has opened bidding at $4,995. That’s a bold move, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off. Find this Ural Wolf for sale here on eBay. Here’s one I never knew existed – a solo bike from the Russian firm, Ural. The Ural …
One Wheel Drive – Dnepr MT11 Sidecar
Dnepr and Ural are often confused, as they are both Eastern European motorcycle companies that produced tough, 2wd capable sidecar machines, and both bikes share a similar creation story – they were based on the BMW R71. But as loyal owners of both brands will attest, there are several major differences. The key difference? Ural is still alive and kicking, …
Double Kitty – Minsk Wildcat 125
After yesterday’s Rare Russian, reader David N. though we’d like to see another one. Meet the Minsk Wildcat, a 125cc dual sport made by the Minsk Motorcycle Company of Belarus. Known for being incredibly durable, they are widely available in Russia, Cambodia, the UK, and Vietnam.
1986 Dnepr MT16 Sidecar
Dnepr and Ural are often confused, as they are both Eastern European motorcycle companies that produced tough, 2wd capable sidecar machines, and both bikes share a similar creation story – they were based on the BMW R71. But as loyal owners of both brands will attest, there are several major differences. The key difference? Ural is still alive and kicking, …
2002 Ural Bavarian Classic
Post-Sale Update: This bike has sold at the asking price of $7,000. After World War II, the Russians basically looted a BMW assembly line and installed it in their home country. They’ve been making unsanctioned replicas under the Ural name ever since. The Ural Bavarian Classic (or BC) at least pays homage to that fact in name. Those of you …
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