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2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition



2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition



2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition



2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition



2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition









– 2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition



2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition Review

It has become a tradition that every fall we come out with limited edition series.

This November we celebrate 70th anniversary of the legendary Irbit Motorcycle Factory and introduce two very special models: M70 Limited Edition with sidecar and M70 Limited Edition solo.

This motorcycle pays homage to its veteran predecessor, the original M72. The M72 was essentially a copy of a BMW R71, the best sidecar motorcycle of the time. A rugged, all terrain motorcycle, capable of carrying three people and heavy loads, was ideal for mobile troops.

The first M72’s built by the Irbit Factory were sent to the front lines in February of 1942 and were used by the troops in the Battle of Stalingrad. 9,799 M72’s served in reconnaissance and dispatch detachments, and were also used to evacuate the wounded from battle fields during the War. Read more about M72 and IMZ history.

M70 Limited Edition is based on the Retro model. It is painted in olive drab, the sidecar has a machine gun mount and its tonneau cover is made of canvas similar to the one used on the M72. Just like the M72 it also includes a spare wheel and shovel. The tear drop gas tank is decorated with a replica of the first factory badge (circa 1956). The motorcycle features a tractor style seat and luggage rack on the rear fender. Each anniversary M70 Limited Edition also comes with a special commemorative plaque.

While M70 Limited Edition keeps the aesthetics of the original M72, it is also an extraordinary road going sidecar motorcycle. The M70 Limited Edition comes equipped with 18″ aluminum rims, 40 mm Marzochhi telescopic forks, Sachs shocks, Brembo front disc brake, and other modern features. A longer wheel base and lower sitting sidecar make this model the fastest and best handling Ural.

Ural Introduces 70th Anniversary Edition Motorcycles

Ural, the legendary Russian manufacturer of sidecar motorcycles celebrates its 70th anniversary with two special edition models.

It was a brutally cold November of 1941. The Nazis were at the outskirts of Moscow, preparing for the all-in assault on the Soviet capital. At the same moment, in a small town of Irbit, located on the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains, 2000kms away from Moscow, a freight train arrived with the machinery, materials, and drawing boards. With this train came people with an impossible task to build a factory in the middle of a Siberian winter and produce combat sidecar motorcycles for the Red Army.

The motorcycle that was to be built at the Irbit factory was called M72. The M72 was essentially a copy of a BMW R71, the best sidecar motorcycle of the time. A rugged, all terrain motorcycle, capable of carrying three people and heavy loads, was ideal for mobile troops. The Nazis were to be beaten with their own weapon!

The first motorcycles built by the Irbit Factory were sent to the front lines in the middle of 1942 and were used by the troops in the Battle of Stalingrad. During the War, 9,799 M72’s served in reconnaissance and dispatch detachments, and were also used to evacuate the wounded from battle fields.

After the war the factory continued producing motorcycles with sidecars and built over 3 million outfits. People who laid the foundation of the factory would have never imagined that 70 years later this factory would remain the only sidecar motorcycle manufacturer in the world and Ural would become a cult motorcycle.

We dedicate the Anniversary Edition M70 Limited Edition to those who built the first M72’s.

M70 Limited Edition is based on the Retro model and is offered in sidecar and solo versions. M70 Limited Edition is not a copy of the original M72, but it bears resemblance to its veteran predecessor. The motorcycle is painted in olive drab, the sidecar has a machine gun mount and its tonneau cover is made of canvas similar to the one used on the M72. Just like the M72 it also includes a spare wheel and shovel. The tear drop gas tank is decorated with a replica of the original factory badge. The motorcycle features a tractor style seat and luggage rack on the rear fender. Each anniversary M70 Limited Edition also comes with a special commemorative plaque.

While M70 Limited Edition keeps the aesthetics of the original M72, it is also an extraordinary road going sidecar motorcycle. The M70 Limited Edition comes equipped with 18” aluminum rims, 40 mm Marzochhi telescopic forks, Sachs shocks, Brembo front disc brake, and other modern features. A longer wheel base and lower sitting sidecar make this model the fastest and best handling Ural.

The total Anniversary Edition production run is 30 sidecar and only 10 solo motorcycles.





2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition Features

– New for 2012

– Spare wheel

– Canvas tonneau cover

– Wooden floor mat

– Machine gun mount

– Shovel













2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition – North American Specifications

USA/Canada MSRP Price – $13,599 – $14,200 USD in Olive Drab

Dimensions (LxWxH) mm/inches: 2224 x 1630 x 1020 / 87.6 x 64.2 x 40.2

Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 inch

Road clearance: 125mm / 4.9 inch

Dry Weight: 325 kg / 717 lbs

Recommended max speed : 105 km/h / 65 mph

Engine: OHV Air-cooled, 4 cycle, opposed twin cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 78×78 mm

Compression Ratio: 8.6:1

Displacement: 749cc

Rated HP @ 5600 RPM: 40

Rated Torque @ 4600 RPM: 38ft-lbs

Carburetion: Dual Keihin L 22 AA, 32mm

Clutch: Dry, dual disk

Alternator Max Output: 55amp, 770 watts

Starting: Electric & Kick starter

Transmission : 4 speed with reverse and shaft drive

Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane Unleaded

Tank Capacity L/gal: 22/5.8

Front Brakes: 4 Piston Brembo caliper w/floating rotor

Rear Brakes: Mechanical Drum

Sidecar Brakes: Mechanical Drum

Ignition System: Full electronic C.D.I.

Front Suspension: Marzhocchi Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension: Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers

Wheels Size, front, rear, and sidecar: 18″

Wheel Type: Aluminum, steel spokes, cast alum. hubs

Miles per Gallon (average): 26-33 mpg/11-14 km/l *

Trunk Volume: 2.9 cubic ft

Warranty: 2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage

2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition – Australia Canada Specifications

Australia MSRP Price – See dealer for pricing in AUD

Dimensions (LxWxH) mm/inches: 2224 x 1630 x 1020 / 87.6 x 64.2 x 40.2

Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 inch

Road clearance: 125mm / 4.9 inch

Dry Weight: 325 kg / 717 lbs

Recommended max speed : 105 km/h / 65 mph

Engine: OHV Air-cooled, 4 cycle, opposed twin cylinder

Bore & Stroke: 78×78 mm

Compression Ratio: 8.6:1

Displacement: 749cc

Rated HP @ 5600 RPM: 40

Rated Torque @ 4600 RPM: 38ft-lbs

Carburetion: Dual Keihin L 22 AA, 32mm

Clutch: Dry, dual disk

Alternator Max Output: 55amp, 770 watts

Starting: Electric & Kick starter

Transmission : 4 speed with reverse and shaft drive

Recommended Fuel: 91 Octane Unleaded

Tank Capacity L/gal: 22/5.8

Front Brakes: 4 Piston Brembo caliper w/floating rotor

Rear Brakes: Mechanical Drum

Sidecar Brakes: Mechanical Drum

Ignition System: Full electronic C.D.I.

Front Suspension: Marzhocchi Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension: Sachs Hydraulic shock absorbers

Wheels Size, front, rear, and sidecar: 18″

Wheel Type: Aluminum, steel spokes, cast alum. hubs

Miles per Gallon (average): 26-33 mpg/11-14 km/l *

Trunk Volume: 2.9 cubic ft

Warranty: 2 years parts and labor, unlimited mileage

2012 Ural M70 Limited Edition – European Specifications

EU MSRP Price – See dealer for country pricing.

See above specs.





All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.

