4WD motorcycles. Motorcycle "Ural" all-wheel drive

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The article will tell about the history of heavy all-wheel drive motorcycles, about what a heavy Ural motorcycle is, about its technical characteristics and capabilities, as well as about what models there are in the line of this brand.

A bit of history

Those who like to ride with the breeze on a two-wheeled "iron horse" certainly know that for outdoor activities, country trips and overcoming dense impassability, there is nothing better than all-wheel drive motorcycles. Among them is the Ural motorcycle, equipped with all-wheel drive.

Few people know that the first all-wheel drive motorcycle appeared almost 100 years ago in the UK. It existed in its class for quite a long time, having no serious competitors.

After a good ten years, at the beginning of 1931, BMW set up the production of not only civilian bikes, but also began to produce heavy all-wheel drive motorcycles for military purposes. Many believe that all-wheel drive appeared due to the needs of the army, where they were urgently needed in the distant days of World War II. No less popular brand of motorcycles of that timewas the famous Zundapp.

The above-mentioned units, in particular, the R71 model, served as the prototype for heavy Soviet Ural motorcycles. And in 1941, the first heavy motorcycle M72 rolled off the assembly line of the Irbit Motorcycle Plant, which immediately became part of the equipment for the Soviet army.

What happened next

1957 became famous for the fact that the first small batch of all-wheel drive Urals was produced, which were three-wheeled models. And such a motorcycle was the M61, which completely adopted the design of the chassis from the 72nd model. It began to be equipped with an overhead valve engine.

A little later, the plant mastered and added an important innovation in the form of a reverse gear, which was completely absent on motorcycles with lower valve engines. An example of this is the earlier model - K650.

Gradually, the all-wheel drive motorcycle "Ural" underwent design changes. In addition to improvements to the engine and the introduced reverse gear, a fundamentally new carburetor was installed, as a result of which the engine power increased. In the future, modern models began to be equipped with high-quality Japanese-made carburetors ("Keihin"). The Ural motorcycle received improved dynamic performance and high braking quality thanks to the installed Brembo Breaks disc brakes, which are considered one of the best in the world.

Features of all-wheel drive units

Motorcycle "Ural" (see photo above) can be safelybe called the world's only motorcycle with a sidecar, which is produced with a non-differential switchable drive. One of the models of Irbit manufacturers was the Patrol motorcycle, in which the sidecar wheel drive is switchable. Patrol with a lightweight T-version enjoys considerable success far beyond the borders of Russia. Thus, according to the results of sales in 2012 alone, 37% more cars were sold than in 2011.

"Patrol" will cope with any off-road, because it is equipped with a 4-speed gearbox. All-wheel drive motorcycles "Ural" overcome the most difficult sections of roads. So it's safe to say that this is the best road bike. And indeed, being loaded, he will never let the driver down, under any circumstances. That is why the always skeptical Americans treat the Ural Patrol with great respect. The cost of the Patrol-T model fluctuates around 300 thousand rubles.

Comfort and relaxation with "Tourist"

Specially for Russian roads, which have not seen a resurfacing for ages, the Tourist-2WD (Ural motorcycle) model was created. The all-wheel drive of this monster allows you to overcome not only domestic off-road without any problems, but also accelerate along the highway to a speed of 120 km / h, while spending only 7 liters of gasoline for every hundred run.

It is easy to guess that the Ural motorcycle of the Tourist line is designed for long trips, and for this it is equipped with everything necessary. If desired, the wheelchair drive is turned off, it is disconnected. In this case, you canto travel on only two wheels, but the impression of the unit will not be worse.

The all-wheel drive motorcycles of the Tourist series are equipped with 45-horsepower engines with a displacement of 750 cm³. At the same time, the cars accelerate to 120 km / h in a matter of seconds ─ frisky, like Yamaha sports motorcycles, prices for which can exceed half a million rubles. Note that this is with a motorcycle weight of 335 kg, and equipment and cargo can be taken with you almost the same weight, since he has enough “horses” to easily pull such luggage. The fuel tank is designed for 19 liters of fuel, and the consumption is generally ridiculous: in highway conditions - up to 4 liters, and in the urban cycle it does not exceed 7 liters per 100 kilometers.

A little about the 67th model

Heavy all-wheel drive motorcycles are especially revered among bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. To be honest, power and zeal are that adrenaline, without which it is difficult to imagine riding a two-wheeled steel horse. This is the "Ural" series 67-36. That's a car so a car! In terms of cross-country ability in its class, only Dnepr MT can be compared with it. The engine is so picky that it won’t take offense at its owner if he doesn’t add oil in time.

The 67th "Ural" accelerates to 100 km/h quite quickly, despite the fact that it weighs 330 kg and you can load another quarter of a ton into it from above. For every hundred kilometers, fuel consumption is 8 liters, which is generally not bad, given its power. The motor produces 36 hp. with a maximum torque of 4900 rpm. ATin general, the car is reliable in every sense, and it does not take up endurance.

Ural Up Gear ─ power in military style

Irbit developers did their best by creating their offspring Gear Up-2WD. The Ural motorcycle (see photo below) of this series is made in military style and is designed to overcome the most difficult places and off-road. The ease with which the motorcycle overcomes difficult sections of roads and rough terrain is ensured thanks to the all-wheel drive chassis design, as well as full reverse.

It makes no sense to list the areas of application of the "militarist" motorcycle. However, we note that you can ride it anywhere in any weather all year round. This powerful machine is not afraid of snowdrifts, or heavy rains, or knee-deep mud. The price of this all-wheel drive three-wheeled SUV fluctuates around 620 thousand rubles.

Technical side

These four-wheel drive motorcycles are equipped with 41-horsepower two-cylinder four-stroke engines with a displacement of 745 cc. The maximum speed that the car can develop is 110 km / h. Fuel injection is controlled by an injection system. The engine is started by an electric starter, and a kick starter is also provided for these purposes. The fuel tank holds 19 liters of gasoline, and fuel consumption is 7.5 liters per hundred kilometers.

The brake system of the motorcycle is represented by a hydraulic caliper, and the clutch is a dry-type double-disc mechanism. Telescopic front suspension providesoff-road smoothness. The presence of a non-differential transmission allows you to overcome obstacles of any complexity.

About ease of use

The khaki coloring will be invisible in the forest or in the reeds near the reservoir, so you can safely equip the Ural Gear Up for hunting or put the necessary fishing tackle into it. With a weight of 365 kg, you can take a lot of payload and luggage with you.

This model is significantly weighted by the developers, which allows you to carry everything you need and makes the car as stable as possible. Therefore, you can safely make maneuvers and not be afraid that the aegat can skid and it will roll over.

If necessary, it can be put on the parking brake or disconnect the sidecar wheel drive, thereby transforming the Ural into a two-wheeled bike.

Summarize

Ural motorcycles with all-wheel drive have proven to be reliable SUVs. This technique is equipped with high quality imported equipment, which is distinguished by its quality. That is why we can say that the Ural is an indestructible bike. Most motorcycle models contribute to a comfortable and safe ride due to their design features. Due to the large weight, these units have good stability and considerable load capacity. Powerful engine, chassis and suspension features make it easy to overcome any terrain.

In addition, modern Ural motorcycles have an attractive appearance, ergonomicdesign and high level of comfort. The design of these machines allows you to move smoothly on the road. Despite its heaviness, the motorcycle quickly picks up the necessary speed. On a heavy, powerful "iron horse" it is not a shame to appear at a biker rally or, having left for a night country road, enjoy a long road and feel the thirst for speed.