URAL 2003-2025 –  CHANGES AND UPGRADES by Year

Current models through 2025

  • All new precision machined casting with an improved design.
  • Redesigned two-piece front housing with a new bolt-on oil squirter.
  • New Rubber gasket for a reliable seal between the case and the rear bearing housing.
  • New Screw-in type inspection plug sealing bushings no longer needed for the front engine mounts.
  • Starter cover and crank position sensor mount are now integrated into the crankcase casting.
  • New rubber gasket for a reliable seal between the case and the oil pump plug.
  • New roller tappets Increase reliability and durability due to reduction of wear allowing for more consistent valve clearance adjustment.
  • U-joints now replaced with CV-joints offering Smoother rotation at all angles and increased reliability with longer service intervals.

2022

  • New 2-into-1 exhaust system with high mount silencer (Euro5 compliant)
  • Updated intake manifolds with barbed vacuum ports
  • High compression pistons
  • Forged aluminum front swing arm
  • All new rear brake system utilizing a two-piston Brembo caliper and a standalone mechanical parking brake caliper
  • New center stand Heidenau Tires are now standard equipment

2020/2021

  • 19” aluminum rims from Italcerchio S.R.L.
  • Forged brake caliper brackets
  • One-piece forged alternator adapter shaft
  • Bi-metal piston pin bushing
  • Updated swing arm and fork leg design incorporates dust seals to prolong bearing life
  • Improved rear sidecar body mounts “snowmen” incorporate an internal spring for increased load capacity

2019 – Many more changes for 2019 than in previous years!

  • Cylinders
    • Precision honing for consistent sealing of rings at high temperatures.
    • Improved surface preparation for cylinder bore reducing break-in time and increasing oil retention for longer cylinder life.
    • Cooling fins increased in surface area by 20% for improved cooling efficiency.
  •  Cylinder Heads
    • Cooling fins increased in surface area by 18% for improved cooling efficiency.
    • Exhaust port reduced in length for decreased cylinder head temperature.
    • Optimized intake and exhaust ports geometry for improved flow.
    • Redesigned cylinder head covers with improved sealing.
  •  Pistons
    • Gravity cast from NASA 388 provides superior heat resistance compared to forged pistons.
    • Teflon inlaid skirt for reduced friction.
    • Hard anodized crown and top ring groove for increased high-temp longevity.
    • Manganese Phosphate coated compression rings.
    • Top ring face inlaid with high-tech plasma-sprayed Molybdenum, offering increased durability.
    • Phosphate-coated piston pin.
  •  Oil Circulation System
    • Improved oil pick-up design.
    • Oil sump redesigned to maximize oil capacity without sacrificing ground clearance. Oil capacity increased to 2.6L.
  •  Fuel Injection System
    • All new EFI system utilizing Keihin throttle bodies.
    • Electronic idle speed control (EIS) improves starting and idle.
    • Throttle position sensor (TPS) for improved throttle response.
    • Fuel injector location has been optimized to spray directly at the intake valves for increased efficiency.
    • Closed-loop EFI system with increased resolution for better fuel efficiency.
    • System fuel pressure increased for improved fuel atomization.
    • New self-priming, in-tank fuel pump with integrated filter and pressure relief.
    • High-efficiency catalysts for reduced pollution without sacrificing power.
  •  Wheels
    • All three wheels (including the spare) now utilize the same hub and are fully interchangeable. The rims are now supplied by a new vendor are made from improved aluminum alloy with superior strength and finish.

2018

  • Spotlight replaced with high visibility LED Fog Lights on Gear Up sidecar.
  • New passenger windshield on cT model.
  • New hydraulic/gas charged steering damper.
  • New reed style magnetic float fuel sensor.
  • Three new standard paint options (Slate Grey, Burgundy Satin, and OD Green).

2017

  • Electronic speedometer with built-in indicators.
  • New wire harness with combination relay and fuse box under left side panel.
  • Handlebar switch for sidecar spot-light.
  • Handlebar parking brake lever, replaces rider side lever.
  • Reverse / neutral foot pedal instead of lever.
  • New stock 2/3 seat, replaces tractor seat.
  • New sidecar seat with extra storage space under the cushion.
  • Updated Tonneau covers.
  • Numerous redesigned and improved internal components.
  • New colors available in premium colors and finishes.

2016

  • New starter motor.
  • Introduction of compressible fiber-aluminum gaskets to seal exhaust head pipes.
  • Hydraulic brake switch.
  • Modified wire harness.
  • Modified throttle bodies and flanges.
  • Gas tank with the fuel sensor baffle.
  • Modified hydraulic dampener with increased stiffness and sealing.
  • New trunk lid weather strip.
  • New design of the oil deflector for the breather for 2WD models.
  • Use of liquid paint on all body parts.

2015

  • Updated standard roller bearing used in the crankshaft.
  • Updated welding for hydraulic damper mount.
  • 3M Self-adhesive kick start bumper.
  • New rear brake hose and cable mounting bracket.
  • Relocated master cylinder with universal link rods.
  • Redesigned rear brake pedal that is higher and more comfortable.
  • New H4 headlight with housing.
  • New tonneau covers, standard Sunbrella and vinyl for cT model.
  • Plastic wheel hub covers for front and sidecar wheels.
  • Introduction of universal spare wheel.

2014

  • Introduction of new EFI engine.
  • Introduction of new cT model.
  • New airbox with branch pipes.
  • New hydraulic steering damper.
  • New aluminum triple clamps.
  • Disk brakes on front, rear, and sidecar wheels.
  • Redesigned wheel hubs.
  • New final drive housing.
  • Pre-formed fuel lines, breather, and brake reservoir hoses.
  • New front brake reaction link.
  • New Ural gas tank badges.
  • New tank knee-grips with logo.
  • Redesigned ignition key.
  • New dashboard with updated indicator lamps.
  • Front engine cover now featuring Ural logo.

2013

  • Improved clutch plates.
  • New mirror design.
  • New diamond sidecar step plate.
  • New sidecar floor mats.
  • New military hardware fasteners on all tonneau covers.
  • Improved tire pump.
  • 3M seam sealers for improved protection.

2012

  • New piston rings with tighter tolerances.
  • New camshaft with improved materials and bearing surfaces.
  • Improved 2 piece design for sidecar drive shaft yokes.
  • New 2WD gear hubs for final drive and sidecar swing arm drive.
  • New 1 piece intake branch pipes that eliminates center coupler and clamps.

2011

  • New paint options including more powder coated colors.
  • New Aluminum rims on all models.
  • Trunk locks standard all models.
  • New Cordura (canvas) tonneau covers and aprons.
  • New aluminum upper fork bolts.
  • Improved high strength final drive ring gear bolts.

2010

  • Aluminum alloy rims for Patrol and Tourist models.
  • Rocker arms with needle bearings.
  • Bearing instead of bronze bushing on the camshaft.
  • Polished ports of the cylinder head.
  • Stainless steel on all tubular parts (bumpers, clips, handles etc.)
  • 40mm Marzocchi forks for Retro model.

2009

  • Stainless steel exhaust pipes and mufflers
  • Newly designed removable plate under the driver seat
  • Standard (7/8′) handle bar size and removable risers.
  • Bottom out travel limiter on sidecar swing arm.
  • New NAK seals and SKF bearings.
  • High quality 8.8 hardware used throughout.

2008

  • Complete new valve train including 7mm stem valves, sealed valve guides, hardened valve seats and stiffer valve springs
  • New clutch springs
  • Shock absorbers from Sachs
  • Pivot bearings installed in place of bushings in both front and rear swing arms
  • Tapered steering head bearings (SKF)
  • Steel braided brake hoses
  • New tool kit

2007

  • Ducati ignition system
  • Herzog precision cut timing gears and oil pump gears
  • Surfaced clutch plates for smooth operation
  • Herzog shafts and precision cut gears for gearbox
  • Reversed style drive shaft with larger spline surface area
  • Improved 2WD engagement rod with UNI balls
  • Improved front sidecar mount to allow more adjustment and negative camber
  • SKF sealed wheel bearings
  • Brembo floating disc on all models
  • Improved sidecar truck hinges and handle
  • Standard (7/8′) handle bar size and removable risers
  • Bottom out travel limiter on sidecar swing arm
  • NAK seals
  • SKF bearings
  • High quality 8.8 hardware used throughout

2006

  • New header fastening system for exhaust pipes
  • Type V ignition (one-piece rotor)
  • Floating disc on Retro/Troyka front brake
  • Clutch linkage, different thrust bearing
  • Mechanical rear drum brakes on Retro
  • Petcock mounting on the tank without adapter
  • “Upside-down” type of air filter
  • Ducati ignition (late 2006)
  • Neutral indicator off when reverse is “on”
  • Drive shaft with longer splines
  • Different style speedometer cable

2005

  • Front bumper for Patrol
  • New bench seats
  • New wire harness with power outlet in the sidecar

2004

  • Denso alternator
  • Type IV ignition (outside location, two-piece rotor)
  • Improved 2wd engagement lever (with fixing plate)

2003

  • Brembo disc brake
  • IMWA 750 engine (different valves, camshaft, pistons)

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