Ural Tourist 750 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Ural Tourist 750 is genuinely unlike anything else you'll ride, and that's both its greatest charm and its biggest warning label. The sidecar rig handles like a very slow, very stubborn shopping trolley at first — countersteering is reversed, braking pulls hard left, and you'll spend your first hundred miles completely humiliated. Stick with it though, and something clicks. These bikes reward patience with a riding experience that's legitimately addictive and endlessly social. Buying used, you need to do your homework. Check the final drive oil religiously — it gets neglected and replacements aren't cheap. Look for evidence of regular valve adjustments (every 7,500 miles) and ask hard questions about the carb synchronization. Russian electrics earned their reputation honestly, so inspect every connection. Rigs from 2014 onward are significantly better built than earlier examples. Budget at least $500-800 annually for maintenance beyond oil changes — this isn't a set-and-forget machine. Find a previous owner who genuinely loved it, not one who gave up on it.