What category is the 1996 Ural Solo?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Category of Classic.

What is the engine size of the 1996 Ural Solo?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Capacity: of 649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).

What type of engine does the 1996 Ural Solo have?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Engine type of Two cylinder boxer.

What is the engine power of the 1996 Ural Solo?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Power of 23.50.

What is the torque of the 1996 Ural Solo?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Torque of 40.20.

Is the 1996 Ural Solo air cooled or liquid cooled?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Cooling system of Air.

How many gears does the 1996 Ural Solo have?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Gearbox of 4-speed.

How much does the 1996 Ural Solo weigh?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Dry weight of 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds).

What is the seat height of the 1996 Ural Solo?

The 1996 Ural Solo has a Seat height of 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting..

Ural Solo - 1996 Specifications and Reviews

Name: 1996 Ural Solo
Brand: Ural

The 1996 Ural Solo is a classic sidecar motorcycle designed for practical, utilitarian riding with excellent load-carrying capability. Its air-cooled 649cc boxer twin engine delivers modest but reliable power suited to cruising at steady speeds. Best known for durability and rugged simplicity, it appeals to riders seeking affordable, straightforward transportation with authentic Soviet engineering character.

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General information
Category	Classic
Year	1996
Model	Ural Solo

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Gearbox	4-speed
Cooling system	Air
Valves per cylinder	2
Torque	40.20
Power	23.50
Stroke	4
Engine type	Two cylinder boxer
Capacity:	649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Seat height	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	182.0 kg (401.2 pounds)
Ural Solo dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Expanding brake
Front brakes	Expanding brake
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.1291 HP/kg

Other specs
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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

38.9 hp

Peak Power

12.5s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track5%

City40%

Cornering25%

Daily Riding45%

Touring45%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to riders who already have some experience with heavy, low-powered, mechanically old-fashioned machines and enjoy a hands-on riding style.
Purpose	This is a slow, characterful classic sidecar-style solo built for leisurely cruising and novelty riding rather than performance.
Rider Fit	The 215 kg dry weight combined with a low-revving, low-power boxer engine means low top-end effort but real physical work at low speed, parking, and in maneuvers.
Character	A quirky, old-world machine that rewards patience and mechanical sympathy, delivering charm and torque-driven simplicity instead of speed or agility.
Not Ideal For	This is not for riders seeking quick acceleration, sharp cornering, or a modern, effortless riding experience.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1996 Ural Solo Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 810mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1996 Ural Solo, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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