All models of motorcycles "Ural": history, photo

All models of Soviet and Russian motorcycles "Ural" belong to the priority class of the domestic motorized industry. The devices have several modifications, and modern copies are actively used by consumers. The manufacturer tries to maintain the optimum combination of quality, capacity and patency of the unit. It offers modern two-wheeled vehicles of a single type and with the possibility of basing a side trailer. Consider the characteristics and features of the most popular designs.

History of development and creation

All models of motorcycles "Ural", to a greater or lesser extent, copy the German brand BMWR. The very first prototype was created by Soviet designers in 1939. There are two main versions about the origin, and it is not possible to verify their reliability at the present time.

Presumably the German analogue was transferred to the Soviet Union for familiarization, after which the domestic developers released a similar modification. The second option involves the purchase of originals in Sweden, their further transfer to the USSR, and the manufacture of the vehicle in question.

It is well known that in 1941 motorcycles were manufactured under the M-72 index, which with German "relatives" were similar, like twins. The serial production of equipment was approved by Joseph Stalin himself. The production was organized at a Moscow factory, however, in connection with the military situation, the manufacture of cars was moved to Siberia (the small town of Irbit). It is noteworthy that the production halls were equipped at the former beer factory, due to the lack of free suitable premises.

Ural M-72

All models of motorcycles "Ural" are like a military type M-72. Starting supply from Irbit to the army began already in 1942. The total number of military motorcycles was more than 9,700 pieces. The release of the device lasted until 1954. Over this time, more than three million copies were produced.

The civil modification of the vehicle under consideration came under the M-52 index. Structural changes allowed the model to move swiftly and steadily along the asphalt. As a power unit, a four-stroke engine with a volume of five cubic centimeters was used. The characteristics of the engine made it possible to accelerate the device to 100 kilometers per hour at a power of 24 liters. from. It is worth noting that this version went on sale, but every owner had to register a bike in the military commissariat.

Features of M-61 and M-66 variations

All models of motorcycles "Ural" can not be considered without two modifications, which came out in the sixties of last century. Changes in the design were minimal, however, an updated suspension pendulum type mounted on the rear wheel appeared on the M-61/63.

At the 66th modification, a modified engine with a capacity of 32 liters was used. from. Then, samples were produced with a 36-strong unit. Changes in the design of the engine and other improvements led to the creation of the last Soviet "Urals" brand 8.103-3O. Its main difference from its predecessors was the presence of a cardan shaft of automotive type and chain drive. In addition, it is worth noting an improved exhaust system and a cheaper version for the outbacks and remote villages.

New models of the motorcycle "Ural"

After the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the population began to buy less motorcycles in connection with the economic crisis. Those who had the means to purchase preferred foreign brands. However, the plant in Irbit did not stop production, although the products were sold in minimal quantities.

The combine was privatized in 1992 and renamed into Uralmoto JSC. The designers of the renovated plant were able to cope with the critical situation, and even developed a line of fundamentally new modifications.

For example, the latest models of the motorcycle "Ural" category "Tourist", were equipped with a fork and new power plants (four bars), which had a capacity of 750 "cubes" and a capacity of 45 "horses".

Modification Ural Solo is a modernized variant for movement without a side trailer. It is equipped with a four-speed gearbox, an electric starter, a reverse gear and a reliable disc braking system. The maximum speed of the device is 130 kilometers per hour.

What models of motorcycles "Ural" are available?

The most stylish in this line is the motorcycle "Ural Retro". It is stylized in antiquity and is popular not only on the domestic market, but also in the UK and the USA. Developed versions with the right-hand drive for ease of adaptation in countries with special traffic rules.

At the plant IMZ in 2014 another modernization was launched, which allowed changing the characteristics of all production models. The parts underwent significant processing, as well as strengthening of the components, starting from the body dummy, ending with the power unit and the fuel system. Among innovations there are the following innovations:

• The appearance of electronic fuel injection;
• Equipping all wheels with disc brakes;
• Installation of hydraulic steering damper;
• Use in the layout of composite materials.

The compatibility of Soviet developments and modern technologies made it possible to bring the Ural motorcycles (photo of all models presented in the article) to world-class quality. The success is indicated by real figures, which indicate that more than 90 percent of the produced equipment from this manufacturer is exported.

Features

Among the export and trial models of the motorcycle "Ural", we can distinguish such specimens:

1. "Ural-T" is a modern analog of the first modification, having updated characteristics.
2. "Tourist" - a variation, oriented to movement on various types of soil, with the possibility of connecting a side stroller.
3. Military variation Ural Gear Up, equipped with a place to install a machine gun turret, a bumper pipe, an enlarged headlight and has an appropriate color.

In addition, in the line of IMZ there are biker variants of "Cross" and "Wolf", equipped with chrome parts, as well as ATVs "Athlete", "Patrol", "Yamal".

At the end of the review

The domestic motorcycle "Ural", whose history of models is considered above, became a true legend of motor industry. Even in the war years (1941-1945) it was intended for the army. However, later the use of this heavy motorcycle passed into the civil sphere.

Especially the technique was popular in villages and villages, as it had good load-carrying capacity and patency. All models of motorcycles "Ural" in modern execution, along with the characteristic style, have acquired completely new driving parameters, are in demand not only in the territory of the post-Soviet republics, but also abroad. Their exhibition can be seen in the Irbit State Museum of Motorcycles.