Ural Tourist 750 vs Bmw R 12 Ninet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ural Tourist 750 vs Bmw R 12 Ninet. Ural Tourist 750: 36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune) hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration) weight, top speed 105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Bmw R 12 Ninet: 95 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ural Tourist 750
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Horsepower (hp)
36 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
222 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune)
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated)
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models)
200 km/h (estimated)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly by condition and tune)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ural Tourist 750
6.5/10
"A deeply rewarding machine for patient, mechanically curious riders only."
Pros
+Truly unique riding experience
+Incredibly strong community support
+Parts surprisingly still available
Cons
−Steep mechanical learning curve
−Fuel economy genuinely embarrassing
−Electrical gremlins haunt older examples
Bmw R 12 Ninet
8.0/10
"A premium, characterful roadster that earns its asking price on weekends."
Pros
+Charismatic boxer engine character
+Premium build quality throughout
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Engine heat in traffic brutal
−Limited fuel range annoying
−Stubbornly high used prices
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