Ural Solo - 2000 Specifications and Reviews

The 2000 Ural Solo is a classic sidecar-ready motorcycle ideally suited for riders seeking affordable, dependable transportation with distinctive Soviet character. Its air-cooled 650cc boxer engine delivers modest but reliable power through a shaft-driven transmission, while the low seat height and manageable weight make it accessible to various rider types. Best known for its rugged construction and capability to accommodate a sidecar, this machine represents practical, unpretentious motorcycling.

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General information

CategoryClassic
Year2000
ModelUral Solo
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveShaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox4-speed
Cooling systemAir
Torque47.00
Power32.00
Stroke4
Engine typeTwo cylinder boxer
Capacity:650.00 ccm (39.66 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)

Ural Solo dimensions and frame

Rear brakesExpanding brake
Front brakesExpanding brake

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1422 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 ForBest suited to riders who already have some experience with heavy, low-powered, mechanically old-fashioned machines and enjoy a hands-on riding style.
PurposeThis is a slow, characterful classic sidecar-style solo built for leisurely cruising and novelty riding rather than performance.
Rider FitThe 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.
CharacterA quirky, old-world machine that rewards patience and mechanical sympathy, delivering charm and torque-driven simplicity instead of speed or agility.
Not Ideal ForThis 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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2000 Ural Solo Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 700mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Ural Solo, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 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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