Ural Ct 750 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Ural CT is one of those bikes that demands you understand exactly what you're buying before handing over cash. It's a Soviet-era design dragged into the modern era by a Siberian factory that somehow still exists, and that heritage shows in everything — the unhurried pace, the agricultural feel, the constant need for attention. Pre-purchase inspection is non-negotiable here. Check the sidecar attachment points for cracks, verify the 2WD engagement works cleanly, and look hard at the carb synchronization. Owners who neglect these bikes punish the next buyer badly. That said, when a CT is right, it's genuinely brilliant for what it is. Trail riding with a sidecar full of camping gear or a dog is an experience nothing else offers. Parts availability has improved dramatically, and the Ural community is surprisingly knowledgeable and generous. Budget $500-800 annually for consumables and ongoing tweaks regardless of how clean the example looks — that's just the Ural tax, and it's worth paying if the lifestyle fits.