Motorcycle enthusiasts are probably familiar with the Ural boxer motorcycles, which have been produced for over 60 years. In the mid-90s, the Irbit Motor Plant, where these motorcycles were produced, almost ceased to exist, but thanks to the efforts of the designers, it was able to stay afloat - the Ural Voyage was produced specifically for bikers in a very limited series.
Currently, the model is no longer produced, but Ural Voyage still managed to become one of the best domestically produced choppers. Despite this, fans of boxer technology still find used motorcycles and restore them. see photos of the Ural Voyage motorcycle on this page.
FAQ
- Where to select spare parts for it? For obvious reasons, there are no originals. If you are lucky enough to be the owner of the 650 cc version, then parts from IMZ-8.103-10 will fit the engine. And for exotic engines of 720 and 825cc there are no spare parts at all.
- I saw one like this once, with liquid cooling! Is this really a factory solution and not tuning? Yes its true. Liquid cooling was installed on 825cc engines, but not all. According to some information, there is also a 650cc with dropsy. But it is not exactly.
- I have a bike like this in my garage, but it doesn't have reverse gear. Is this normal? Fine. Some 650 cc versions were produced without reverse gear for some reason.
Motorcycles Ural and Dnepr
serji
People who use Ural Wolf?
Give feedback on whether it’s worth buying or not, with comments, if possible, stix,
what do you need it for?
Around the city alone!!! to parade or go on a long trip with Full Load!!! fly? The first option is WOLF, the second is VOYAGE. We just have to make sure that VOYAGE from the Volkovskaya checkpoint doesn’t turn up. They look the same. They differ in gear ratios. The Dimson
Wolf is the best motorcycle produced by the domestic motorcycle industry - and that says it all. I bought it recently, used, with 11,000 km on it - and I know for sure that when I come to the garage it will start and go, and go well.
Alogizm
, what the hell is there to say .. good bike .. in good hands it stays very up to par ..
sega
I’ve been using it ... for three seasons ... the device is decent .. whoever says anything against it, like I’ll rip your head off!
... the front pontoon wing is a bit high - it floods the ignition.. just wait, let it dry, then let's go... even this season I got the generator.. right now it's like the fourth one in a row - one big deal - the generator seal is leaking.. although I've already changed it.. this is happening (while my native was standing, there was no such crap) when driving at high speeds, in long-range driving.. moving around the city, nothing leaks.. and in general, nothing leaks on the Wolf, everything is done great.. doesn’t consume oil.. in long-range driving, I first I took oil.. I don’t take it right now.. if it’s for the brothers.. by the way.. I carry a lot of things with me in panniers.. like I get technical assistance;-).. another small joint - the Volchok has a low ground clearance.. especially when loaded .. so it’s not very convenient to endurve on it, but you have to... because... roads end at ponds or in clearings! and after the rain it’s finally kaput.. but it goes! you just have to drag your feet along the ground to hold it ;-) that’s why I don’t like cats.. ugh.. tops! In any case, this bike is for asphalt! Now about the controls... on the road it stands like an iron... you'll throw the hell off course! it doesn’t take turns willingly.. …the engine has sufficient power and rushes like a tank.. it’s very impressive when it goes at a speed of 120 km per hour.. and swaying smoothly on the waves of the road.. indescribable sensations! just a song...!!! consumption is 6 liters per hundred... I have another very useful thing built in - reverse gear... it helps a lot!!! I recommend it... well, an electric starter is also a thing! the light is awesome.. a big spendthrift for big guys! and most importantly, after altering the saddles... it became, as they say... a full-size 2-seater motorcycle... Brambo brakes.. - finally... that's just cool.. higher than the current of the star! ... in conclusion... I will most likely get myself a new Top for the next season... only now with keihins, dominoes. and a fork of payoli... and I’ll transfer my entire upgrade to the new Volchok.... Do you need any more comments? Roughly speaking, you buy a new motorcycle for 2850 tanks... this is not a japa... Volchok has everything made of iron! Z.Y. The top requires maintenance and adjustment, like all standard Urals Alogizm
oh how!
stix
for sega
: Hello. oh well done!!! SEGA,
quote: big spendthrift for big men!
you forgot to add..., i.e. for me
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after altering the saddles... it became, as they say, a full-size 2-seater motorcycle...
that's what we're talking about... Any OC, even a WOLF, requires some work. In particular regarding Wolves: you are not the only one with a problem
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the only thing he’s afraid of is the rain... he starts to act up - sneezes - coughs - doesn’t go... because... The front pontoon wing is a bit high - it floods the ignition..
Even if it was parked in the rain, it flows right from the tank onto the ignition cover. Do you remember when we were driving to Mikhailovsk and hit hail? Ruslan couldn't start after all. Everything is as you write...
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wait, let it dry, then let's go...
That's where I could create some kind of protection for you.
Everything that seems to be the listed problems is related to VOYAZHYNY. Both in terms of attaching coffee beads and protecting the ignition from water from under the wing and from the tank. Just add that VOYAZHINA is for tall and large guys. But in other respects, they are like twin brothers, but they have different fathers... and mothers too... that’s why they are so similar. sega
Mikhalych!
Hey Ya! By the way, yesterday I already drew an apron for myself on the front... I’ll cut the seat... the protection will be from the tank.. to the stick, where the pedals are and down to the frame, where the rods are attached... the rainy season is starting.. so let’s try it! by the way.. two trips are planned.. one to Zlatoust.. like to a museum.. and the second to the Obukhovsky sanatorium for mineral waters.. we’ll confirm the dates later.. most likely September 20-21 and 27-28.. stix
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2 trips are planned.. one to Zlatoust.. like to a museum.. and the second to the Obukhovsky sanatorium for mineral waters.. we’ll clarify the dates later.. most likely September 20-21 and 27-28..
keep me updated, if there’s anything, send me gears or letters in the mail. I feel that the road to Zlatoust will soon become like my own, I was going to Turgoyak this weekend, Irinka’s friends are calling for a shish kebab.
Well, why not go there by bus? SHTRLZ
for serji
: voyage or wolf - there’s nothing to decide... voyage is out of production... so wolf... but it’s new... I looked at them at the factory... canfatki..
stix
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Voyage is out of production...
it's a pity.
I just took aim at him Sega
STRLC!
Hello, dear! How are you? What's New? When will you report for Tamian and Irbit? We are waiting for photos and stories! STRLC! and how much do tops cost at the factory now?? I’m thinking about taking a new one for the next season... and hello to PTC! manowar
750 engine rules!
Fenix
I don’t know who is flooding what where, but on Voyage in the pouring rain I rewinded 500 km and nothing happened. True, I threw out the electronic ignition a long time ago and installed a simple one for myself... I’m happy.
By the way, Java has also been out of production for a long time... and there are plenty of spare parts. The Wolf with his tucked butt is far from Voyage. Put them side by side and the Wolf is just an orphan compared to the cruiser VOYAGE. krokodil
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By the way, Java has also been out of production for a long time... and there are plenty of spare parts
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2 Fenix It depends on which ones. At 250 you can’t find anything at all (unless it’s used).
Hedgehog
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The Wolf with his tucked butt is far from Voyage. Put them side by side and the Wolf is just an orphan compared to the cruiser VOYAGE.
Yes, if Voyage no longer exists, what is there to talk about.
Or take a used one with an unknown past, or hang out on a bench. I was also aiming at Cobra... He was aiming for a long time... As a result, I built it myself. IO
Great bike…… Once you ride the 650 you won’t want to sit down…….
RAM
......I won’t be too lazy, I’ll write: based on the experience of using both Wolf (last year) and Voyage (this year) - like Wolf vs Voyage
the undeniable advantages of both: 1. Nothing leaks from anywhere (engine, gearbox, bridge); 2. With normal care, reliability is at a fairly high level; 3. Is there no need to write about disc brakes on both?
Voyage's advantages over the Wolf: 1. Working rear suspension - soft on the ass - especially good in long-distance driving. 2. a large seat for the passenger and a backrest (the hell nada???); 3. THERE ARE NO MORE ADVANTAGES.
Disadvantages: 1. Handling is worse than Volkov's - it stands worse on a straight line than the Volk, it also takes turns not as reliably as the Volk; 2. The landing is not comfortable at all - compared to the Wolf; 3. Out of production - although everything from Volkov and others fits there………
Advantages of the Wolf: 1. It’s amazingly comfortable to sit - you can drive very well. a lot of almost not tired (except for one place:???; 2. Awesome holds the road - both on a straight line and in turns; 3. And finally, such a pretentious look from Volchok, especially when with a rider;
Disadvantages: 1. There is only one: such an impression that you are riding on a cracker - the rear suspension is just for fun (but this shortcoming is quickly corrected by installing human shock absorbers (read Jap shock absorbers) at an angle (it will be difficult to digest). 2. In principle, I don’t consider it a disadvantage a tiny little seat for the passenger - damn it’s not needed
Conclusions: Wolf, Wolf and only Wolf - especially in the current configuration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: everything written above is MY PERSONAL OPINION - it is debatable - anyone who wants to will correct me if I’m wrong...
IO
for RAM
:When you weigh 130 kg.
The suspension on the Wolf works like crazy!!!!!!!! RAM
for IO
: maybe.
maybe……… portos
Now the only thing left to decide is: Either fatten up to 130 kg.
— or overcook the Wong
You don’t need to get fat or overcook the frame.
Everything works fine. There is no stupid rolliness and excessive softness in the shock absorbers, which is HUD. IO
Wolf is an excellent device…..No matter how you look at it…..After the disastrous Voyages - the Wolf is simply a masterpiece………
reaper
Wow, I read it and was really happy for our motorcycle industry. I’ll take the Wolf for myself too.
But here’s what’s interesting: at what point are they equipped with all sorts of major details? That is, I want to take it complete with keihins, payols and other goodies, and I don’t want to break the bank, because I would rather take it all used. Who can tell me what year this fashionable equipment comes from? manowar
for IO
: no need to talk about “failed voyages”
sicura
I have a 2001 but it looks like it’s coming to an end, I have keyhens and daminos, but the fork seems to me to be ours, with a shock absorber in one leg
SLIDE
would be....
something, and I’ve already started thinking about...Wolf... Lector
I don’t know about the “floods”... The front wing, of course, is not for our roads. I installed the appropriately sized mudguard, but still. We need something more radical. That's what I'm thinking now. But I also drove four hundred kilometers in the pouring rain once (lucky like that) and changed my clothes twice - I got wet through and through - but nothing sneezed or flooded.
It’s definitely sickening without reverse gear. Still, again, our designers “looked too much into the future,” where there is asphalt all around. But I had to turn around on a dirt road with dry ruts between the houses - I hesitated.
And so the spendthrift (pah-pah) is super.
650run
I like Voyazhik better, it’s a pity that it was removed.
The pretentious wolf hurts, this tank is still there, there are no arcs... well, in general, it depends on who. ZJABLIK
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Wolf is the best motorcycle produced by the domestic motorcycle industry
... Definitely!!!
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I wish... something and I have already started thinking about...Wolf...
...And that's right!!!
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The pretentious wolf hurts, this tank is still there, there are no arcs
... But there is take-out and landing more convenient!!! for serji
: A good Japanese (meaning chopper), well, let’s say Virago-1100 today costs 5000 green, so if you don’t have that kind of money, then take the WOLF - DO
N’T EVEN THINK
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Personally, I’m very pleased, without any modifications, I just put the steering wheel straight (like on an export one) - it’s very convenient, I recommend it... And in general, the WOLF rules tromb
Also, or what, buy it.....
Bazz
Hmm.. Maybe it’s better to buy the Economic Council of tanks for 500-600, invest 1000 in it and get a bike for yourself?
And how reliable is the VOLK motor? I was really upset by the article in Murzilka where they did an autopsy of the VOLK engine
.. I didn’t know why, but in fact I bought such a candy
The only thing that scares me is that it’s a bit heavy... for me, but as long as I can handle it (i.e., I can move it into places, I can lift it), we’ll see what happens on the road
Grisha
The handsome Wolf, in my opinion, is the only moto in Russia that a designer has worked on take a look at the modern crafts of KMZ and IZH and shed tears at the danger of it in an engine of a terribly outdated design. Personally, I like the new KMZ engine with a car oil filter; just increase the volume to at least 800 and put it on a wolf.
Estimated cost
Despite the crushing commercial failure of the model and the meager number of copies produced, Cobra gained its share of popularity.
Thus, every motorcycle, including unique devices with non-standard engines, original painting and design, was bought up by museums.
Three Cobras remained in Russia (Irbit and Samara), one went to Estonia, and the remaining dozen were taken to the UK, where such cars are highly valued by collectors.
Nowadays, it is almost impossible to purchase this exotic motorcycle due to its great rarity and uniqueness.
And if at the time of release the model was estimated at about $10,000 (due to the high cost of foreign components and small production volumes), now no one can predict the price of a restored Cobra in perfect condition.
The IMZ-8.1024 “Cobra” motorcycle is the car of an egoist who wants to emphasize his individuality and “coolness.”
Looking at such equipment, you need to understand that this is a party, image device that you don’t have to go fishing with.
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Specifications
Since there were many modifications of the motorcycle, it is difficult to judge its technical characteristics unambiguously. The 650 cc engine had 40 hp, the 720 cc engine had 45, but there is practically no information about the 825 cc engine. Otherwise, this model resembles any domestic boxer, heavy, massive and noticeably outdated at the time of release.
Engine
There were three of them, depending on the volume - 650, 720 and 825 cubic meters. see accordingly. The designers even experimented with liquid cooling! Although such examples are rare, and most of them have a 650 cc (40 hp) or 720 cc (45 hp) opposed 2-cylinder engine. Moreover, the first of them was borrowed from the old “opposites” IMZ with virtually no changes.
Transmission
IMZ engineers used a 4-speed gearbox, well known to all boxer drivers. But they did some experiments on her too! How else can you explain the fact that some Voyages have reverse gear and some do not?
Chassis and brakes
This part of the bike was least affected by the experiments, although the frame for it was developed from scratch. It was in this that they placed the engine, gearbox and everything else. Disc brakes were installed, but only on the front wheel, and at first there was only one disc, and then a second one was added to it. On the rear wheel, the drum brake was also replaced with a disc brake over time.
Electronics
The only way to understand Voyage's electronics is through practice. Apparently, during manual assembly, the factory employees were guided by some very arbitrary rules, so the wiring can vary noticeably on motorcycles from different batches. There is nothing complicated about it, but it doesn’t smell like some kind of standard.
Weight and dimensions
The Ural Voyage motorcycle not only looks heavy - it is really heavy. At least heavier than most other bikes from the Irbit plant. Its different modifications weigh from 260 to 280 kg, and its center of gravity is higher than that of its brothers in the model range, so it is not easy to move it. But its relatively compact size makes it easier to navigate city traffic jams.
Controllability
The bike has a pronounced tendency to roll over on its side, which is clearly felt when maneuvering at low speed. Sharp maneuvers are also not his thing, since it seems that the motorcycle obeys the driver’s actions extremely reluctantly. But it can boast of excellent directional stability, and even strong side winds do not bother it too much.
Fuel consumption
The brainchild of the Irbit plant, without hesitation, consumes 7-8 liters per 100 km. You can safely fill in any gasoline, especially since fuel with an octane rating below 92 is no longer possible. The gas tank capacity is 21 liters, so the bike has a decent power reserve.
Conclusion
It is impossible to say anything unambiguously about this motorcycle; there were so many different modifications of it. They were assembled by hand, sometimes using those spare parts that were found in stock, so the quality varies greatly from specimen to specimen. Now they are of more academic than practical interest. So if you have a Ural Voyage motorcycle in your garage, perhaps it is truly unique, and there is no other like it.
Specifications
| Maximum engine power: | 40-45 HP |
| Working volume: | 650, 720 and 825 cm3 |
| Motor type (cylinder arrangement, number of strokes): | 2-cylinder, opposed |
| Number of cylinders: | 2 |
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| Maximum speed in km/h: | 130 km/h |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Transmission (gearbox): | Mechanical 4-speed |
| Clutch (Dry / Wet): | |
| Drive unit: | Cardan |
| Frame: | Steel |
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| Weight: | from 260 to 280 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 21 l. |
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Technical characteristics of Ural-4320:
| Years of production | 1977-present |
| Assembly | OJSC "Automobile plant "Ural"" |
| Class | off-road truck |
| Design | |
| Body type(s) | onboard |
| Layout | front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 6x6 |
| Engines | KamAZ-740, YaMZ-236NE2 or YaMZ-238 |
| Transmission | manual 5-speed |
| The transfer case is two-stage. | |
| Gear ratios | 1st gear - 2.05; 2nd gear - 1.30 (since 2002, the gear ratio of 2nd gear is 1.21). |
| The main gear of the drive axles is double, the gear ratio is 7.32. | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 7366 mm |
| Width | 2500 mm |
| Height | 2715 (with awning 3005) mm |
| Clearance | 400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3525+1400 mm |
| Rear track | 2000 mm |
| Front track | 2000 mm |
| Dynamic | |
| Max. speed | 85 km/h |
| On the market | |
| Predecessor | Ural-375D |
| Similar models | ZIL-131, KrAZ-255B |
| Other | |
| Fuel consumption | 27 l/100 km at 40 km/h |
| Volume of the tank | 300 + 60 l |
At one time, the brainchild of the Irbit plant was in great demand. An excellent assistant in agriculture and serving as an excellent alternative to a car, the Ural had the ability to move on any road surface. The plant has currently stopped producing motorcycles. This happened due to a banal economic recession. In recent decades, the assembly of the Ural motorcycle engine has become an analogue of the German BMW-R71, as well as the stubborn competitor of the Dnepr.
The engine of the Ural motorcycle, the technical characteristics of which can easily compete with the new generation motorcycles, is subject to severe wear and tear. Therefore, owners often have to go through all the parts themselves and replace them.
The Soviet bike is considered a heavy motorcycle intended for rural work and transportation of goods. At the same time, it has relatively small but sufficient indicators. The Ural motorcycle engine on the Solo model produces 40 horsepower
. And with boost you can achieve 55 hp. The maximum speed of the bike is 110 km/h. For such power, this is a rather modest figure, because the speed is greatly influenced by the mass of the motorcycle. However, the acceleration is quick and the bike's dynamics are very pleasant for the rider.
The engine capacity of the Ural motorcycle is 745 cm3, which makes it one of the largest in Russian production. In this case, the torque reaches about 4000 rpm
. Such engines are typical for engines with gearboxes, rather than for boxer engines.
Technical specifications
- The volume of the gas tank is 23 liters.
- Weight – 230 kg.
- Maximum speed – 120 km/h.
- Engine power – 36 hp.
- Engine type – 4-stroke opposed air-cooled.
- The starting system is a classic version with kickstarter, as well as electric start.
- Gearbox – four-speed + reverse gear.
- Electrical equipment – 12-volt generator with a power of 500 W.
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Advantages and disadvantages
It is impossible to judge this bike unambiguously, because it was continuously modified and modernized throughout its production. The differences between copies released at different times are sometimes no less than the similarities, although there is still something in common.
Advantages
- The 825 cc liquid-cooled engine has good acceleration dynamics.
- Some spare parts are suitable either from IMZ-8.103-10, or from “Wolf” and “Solo Classic”.
- The Ural Voyage motorcycle is now so rare that it can be called a collector's item. And this is a good reason to buy such a beast and, if possible, restore it to the original.
Flaws
- Some parts are impossible to find. At all.
- Build quality ranges from good to terrible, but the second option is more common.
- An ill-conceived design has many weak points, which leads to frequent breakdowns.
Characteristics
The Ural Voyage motorcycle, the technical characteristics of which are presented below, differed not only in appearance. Changes to the technical equipment made it possible to achieve better unit dynamics and good engine power.
| Dimensions | 2530x850x1200 mm |
| Weight | 230 kg |
| Engine | Two-cylinder, 4 strokes |
| Engine capacity | 650 cm3 |
| Power | 45 hp |
| Launch | Kickstarter and electric starter |
| Electrical equipment | 12 Volt |
| Generator | 500 Watt |
| Ignition | Contactless |
| Transmission | 4 speeds and reverse |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h |
| Fuel tank volume | 23 liters |
Modern models
It is noteworthy that it was during difficult times for the plant that such popular motorcycles as the Ural “Voyage” and the flagship model Ural “Wolf” appeared.
The heavy road motorcycle Ural "Wolf", which rolled off the assembly line in 1999, became a favorite model of Russian bikers. The motorcycle is equipped with a 745 cc engine. cm 45 hp and accelerates to 152 km/h. Thanks to its unusual design and driving characteristics, the Ural “Wolf” chopper rightfully tops the rating of the plant’s most successful models.
As for the Ural Voyage motorcycle, which appeared a little earlier (in 1996), this model had more modest characteristics: a 650 cc engine. cm with a power of 36 hp, allowing you to reach speeds of up to 120 km/h.
Other models also rolled off the assembly line: the army version of the Ural Gear-Up motorcycle with camouflage colors, the Ural Solo-DPS patrol motorcycle with a windshield, siren and signal lights, and the Ural Hercules heavy motorcycle for transporting cargo.
Ural "Tourist" is one of the best examples of touring motorcycles for long trips, including off-road, accelerating up to 120 km/h. The Tourist 2WD model became an all-wheel drive version of this motorcycle with additional drive to the sidecar wheel.
The Ural “Retro” model is made in the style of the 40-50s, although today this motorcycle with a black leather seat and velor upholstery of the sidecar looks more than modern and stylish.
In 2007, the Ural “Desert” motorcycle was released with a lever front fork and a microprocessor ignition system, designed for riding on sand, and the Ural “Vyuga” model with a powered sidecar for use in winter.
In 2015, a limited edition of motorcycles with a Ural sidecar was released, dedicated to the new part of the Star Wars film. The model was called "Dark Force" and was sold only in the USA. The Ural Dark Force, a rear-wheel drive two-seater, produces 41 horsepower with a four-speed manual transmission. It has a two-cylinder opposed air-cooled engine with a volume of 749 cubic centimeters with an electronic fuel injection system. In addition to the LED headlight, according to the manufacturer, a real lightsaber was included with the motorcycle.
Description of the motorcycle
The Ural Voyage was born thanks to the efforts of the design department of the Irbit Motor Plant - this model absorbed many of the features of American motorcycles - the first copy rolled off the assembly line back in the mid-90s, and was first presented to the public at the Moscow Motor Show.
Subsequently, the model was developed - the more modern Ural “Wolf” was equipped with a modernized 750 cc engine, as well as an imported disc-type braking system. Unlike classic heavy motorcycles produced by IMZ, the Ural Voyage did not have a side trailer - a sidecar, because it was intended exclusively for bikers.
meet the Ural Voyage motorcycle throughout the CIS, and it is not very different from the classic motorcycles of the USSR - in the mid-90s, this model was wildly popular due to its similarity with classic American bikes.
A collector's dream
Unfortunately, the future of the Cobra model turned out to be absolutely unpromising.
IMZ proposed producing a chopper with a “dry” frame, but this idea was rejected, explaining that it was inappropriate to manufacture motorcycles without shock absorbers.
When the motorcycle was appreciated by the public, the plant had already switched to producing the IMZ-8.1238 model, called “Wolf” and which is an evolved version of the “Cobra”.
The Irbit Motorcycle Plant produced only 16 copies of this motorcycle, the last of which were equipped with various types of power units for a comprehensive study of consumer demand.
History of creation: the legend about the German BMW
There is a legend about our heavy motorcycle, according to which it was allegedly secretly copied from a German BMW motorcycle produced in 1938, purchasing for this purpose either in Germany or in Sweden five production vehicles of the R-71 model. Our military, they say, were impressed by the Nazis’ victorious march across Europe, in which mechanized units, including motorcycles with sidecars, played a huge role in the success.
“We didn’t steal anything, that’s not true!” - objected the director of the Irbit State Motorcycle Museum Alexander Bulanov. — In 1940, when we started production, the Soviet Union was on good terms with Germany. The Germans themselves gave us both the license and the drawings.
By the way, when deciding to choose a prototype for a Soviet army motorcycle, our specialists then considered other options: American cars, English ones, the same German ones (for example, a more technologically advanced BMW model under the symbol R-12, which later became the main one in parts of the Wehrmacht). But, as time has shown, it was the R-71 that turned out to be the most successful, including because it was well suited for further modernization.
At first, the production of the Soviet army motorcycle with a sidecar was launched in Moscow, but in the fall of 1941 (after the rapid advance of German troops towards the capital), it was decided to move production to the Urals. The first train with equipment arrived in Irbit on November 19, 1941. The machines were placed on the premises of a former... brewery. And just three months later - on February 25, 1942 - the first batch of vehicles was produced.
The first Irbit motorcycles differed little from their German prototype: they had, in fact, the same opposed two-cylinder engine with a volume of 746 cubic centimeters, developing a power of 22 horsepower. Thanks to the lower arrangement of the valves in the cylinders, it pulled great at the “lower levels” and overcame any off-road conditions. The few changes that appeared were dictated by the conditions of production and operation of the cars: on the M-72, the wheel spokes became thicker, the gas tank held not 14 liters of gasoline, like a German motorcycle, but 22.
Decrease in production
— When I was in Japan, I visited their motorcycle museum. So, it’s very clear how they have dramatically rushed forward since the mid-70s. And at that time we just slowed down. We were severely limited in new materials. If capitalists were already making titanium frames, then we couldn’t even dream about it, says Nikolai Volozhanin (and the world’s largest titanium production enterprise, VSMPO-Avisma, is located in the Sverdlovsk region - in Verkhnyaya Salda).
The Sverdlovsk people slowed down not because they lacked technical ideas. They were - and what kind of ones! But at that time there were no motorcycles with sidecars for free sale; the demand for them greatly outstripped the supply. Probably, someone at the top thought that in this situation there was no point in spending money and resources on modernization. A typical example is the fate of the best motorcycle from the Irbit plant, M-73. For 1980, when it was created, it was an advanced development.
“I tested this motorcycle myself,” says Alexander Bulanov. — Amazing car: powerful 750 cc engine, electric start, hydraulic brakes. More than a dozen original inventions were obtained by the plant’s specialists when creating this model. We tested it and got the go-ahead for mass production. But to release a new product for the first five years, 4.8 million rubles were required. The plant never received them, although it generated a net profit of more than 20 million rubles annually. M-73 never went into production...
Irbitsk residents issued the millionth motorcycle in 1975, the two millionth in 1985, and the three millionth in 1993. The largest number of motorcycles - 131 thousand - was produced in 1992. Then there was a decline in production: 1993 - 121 thousand, 1994 - 68,700, 1995 - only 11,700. Why did this happen?
“The main reason is that there is no consumer,” says Nikolai Volozhanin. — When prices were lowered in the early 90s and wages fell, rural workers and residents of small towns no longer had time to buy a new motorcycle; most did not have enough money to live on.
Ural Voyage
Hai! Every two-wheeler lover should at least get acquainted with the latest products of the Irbit Motorcycle Plant. motorcycle will tell you everything about motorcycles, the photos of which attract true fans of the free biker life. This bike is clearly one of the best domestic choppers. It's a pity that it is no longer produced en masse, like in the good old days.
Still, you can find used versions of this steel horse in almost any country in the post-Soviet space. in the Ural motorcycle lineup.
Description of Ural Voyage
This cruiser was the result of the first efforts of IMZ designers to create motorcycles with an American style. The first copy of this motorcycle was released back in the dashing nineties of the last century. In the summer of 1996, this bike was shown to the general public at the Moscow Motor Show. Nowadays, the successor to this two-wheeler is the Ural “Wolf” line. These are more modern iron horses, equipped with a modernized 750 cc engine and high-quality disc brakes on both wheels.
You can buy a Voyage from the Irbit Motor Plant on the used transport market in the CIS. It is still not very different from the following IMZ products, which does not allow the bike to be in significant demand these days. And once upon a time this Ural gained extraordinary popularity. Our people dreamed about this motorcycle, carefully studying all its features. Reviews about Ural Voyage allowed the plant to keep sales at a fairly high level. Most of all, compatriots liked the fact that the four-stroke boxer iron horse was made in the style of the American motorcycle movement. At that time, there were no analogues to this in the post-Soviet two-wheeled mechanical engineering.
People liked the idea of creating a reliable and beautiful bike for long journeys. The technical characteristics of the two-wheeler were impressive. Reliable disc brakes on a Russian heavy bike seemed like a fantastic innovation at that time. The same can be said about the electric starter. In conditions of urban motorcycle use, this innovation turned out to be very convenient. The improved optics of the military IMZ allowed our fellow citizens to move around in the dark with greater comfort. Even the motorcycle saddle has been updated. It turned out to be a much softer and more comfortable design for long trips.
The price of Ural Voyage turned out to be acceptable for many admirers of the biker life. Fans of two-wheelers became primarily those motorcyclists who needed a significant supply of motor power on the road. This is the only way to confidently perform serious maneuvers on the road. The bike, with its enormous mass, can accelerate quickly, which is good news. However, this iron horse also has its drawbacks. Negative reviews of the Voyage IMZ primarily concern the motorcycle wiring. It was installed poorly at the factory. This slightly spoils the aesthetics of the motorcycle. The reliability of other structural elements of the four-stroke steel horse is also not encouraging. When the bike is overloaded, its individual components may fall off. The conclusion is simple: before starting a road trip, you need to inspect the two-wheeler for dismantling/loosening/springing.
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| Motorcycles "Ural" in Iraq |
- In 2002, Saddam Hussein's Republican Guard ordered 2,000 Ural motorcycles with sidecars to support their defensive strategy based on high mobility tactics. Officially, the motorcycles were intended for the Iraqi Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture. About 1,500 motorcycles were delivered before the start of the Iraq War as part of the Oil-for-Food program, which aroused great interest among the military and the public. However, after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime, the State Transport Company of Iraq, which entered into an agreement on the supply of motorcycles, was forced to look for other buyers. According to Iraqis, motorcycles with sidecars are well suited for moving around the city and off-road. Due to the ongoing violence and the danger of coming under fire at any moment on the street, the Iraqis weld additional protection on the vulnerable spots and sidecar of the Urals and install a machine gun on the motorcycle. Representatives of the American command in Iraq have repeatedly expressed concern about the appearance of such motorcycles with machine guns among Iraqi rebels.
- The new generation Russian Ural motorcycle took part in the filming of the film “Ghost Rider 2”.
- In December 2013, at the last stage of the Olympic torch relay of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in the city of Kamensk-Uralsky, 11-time Russian motocross champion Evgeny Shcherbinin carried the torch on a Ural motorcycle, and on February 8, 2014, 20 Ural motorcycles took part in opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Sochi.
- In November 2021, the Ural Brand presented a prototype of the Ural electric motorcycle with a sidecar. The prototype was created on the basis of the existing ST chassis with single-wheel drive. The motor, battery, controller and other components are from the famous American manufacturer of electric bikes Zero Motorcycles. The manufacturer's management later revealed some plans for the electrical project.
"Voyage" - IMZ model for bikers
Published by: zampolit, 1-03-2017, 16:48, Equipment and weapons, 1,264, 0
In the 1990s, the time of reckless racing and hooliganism on the roads passed among bikers; they became more sedate, and a motorcycle culture appeared. And for bikers, in 1996, the Irbit Motorcycle Plant made the “Voyage,” a motorcycle without a sidecar, with an increased fork angle, leather seats, a high-raised handlebar, and electric start. About nine hundred of them were made. It was all good, but still it was a cruiser, not a chopper - a purely biker motorcycle with narrow front and wide rear wheels. The Ural Voyage was the first production model of the Irbit Motorcycle Plant, originally designed for real bikers. Technical characteristics of the motorcycle Ural IMZ-8.1233 “Voyage”
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Year of manufacture - 1996 Dimensions LxWxH, mm - 2530?850?1200 Dry weight, kg - 230 Fuel tank, l - 23 Maximum speed, km/h - 120 Engine - 650 cm3, 36 l. p., 4-stroke, 2 cylinders, opposed OHV Starting - electric starter and kickstarter. Electrical system - 12 V, generator 500 W Ignition system - contactless electronic ignition system (BSI) Gearbox - 4-speed, with reverse Main gear - bevel pair Gear ratios: I - 3.6; II - 2.28; III - 1.56; IV - 1.19; reverse gear — 4.2 Main gear ratio: — 3.89 Tires: 3.5—18″
In the summer of 1996, this bike was shown to the general public at the Moscow Motor Show.
Nowadays, the successor to this two-wheeler is the Ural “Wolf” line. These are more modern iron horses, equipped with a modernized 750 cc engine and high-quality disc brakes on both wheels. The price
of
the Ural Voyage
turned out to be acceptable for many admirers of the biker life.
Fans were primarily those motorcyclists who needed a significant supply of motor power on the road. This is the only way to confidently perform serious maneuvers on the road. The bike, despite its large mass, can accelerate quickly, which is good news. The steering wheel
is high, but the dashboard could not be placed on the tank, as is done on American choppers; it was installed above the headlights, and it protrudes somewhat forward.
The tank
has a teardrop shape and is located at an angle.
The seat, although covered in leather, did not particularly look like a “chopper” seat; rather, the seat was a so-called “bench”. Behind the seat there was a backrest with a soft cushion. Under the seat there were pads that covered the frame and at the end formed a wing. On the first models, drum brakes were used at the rear, but later they were replaced with disc brakes. Initially, the motorcycle was equipped with a 720 cc engine, later - 650 cc and 825 cc engines. The engine could be started using either a kickstarter or an electric starter - installed for the first time on Ural motorcycles. The power system remained the same - carburetor, separate for each cylinder, but the carburetors were of Czech production. The exhaust system was also revised. The pipes coming out of the cylinders went under the engine, and then came out on the sides and went up. The gearbox
is 4-speed and with reverse gear.
Drive to the rear wheel is via a cardan transmission. Although production of the Ural Voyage
has been stopped, this motorcycle is in little demand, so you can find it on the secondary market. Now the cost for it ranges from 75 to 150 thousand rubles, depending on the technical condition of the motorcycle.
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People's motorcycle: a success story
In 1955, the military order was transferred to the Kyiv Motorcycle Plant (which produced cars under the Dnepr brand). The Urals had no choice but to switch to civilian consumers. And it is in this market segment that Irbit motorcycles have achieved incredible success. The first civilian model was the M-72M.
“It was a real workhorse.” In villages and small towns, this motorcycle literally performed the function of a horse: it was easy to bring a haystack or bags of potatoes for fishing. Take it anywhere! — says Alexander Bulanov.
At first, Irbit motorcycles did not have their own brand - only letter designations. The first car with a name was the M-61 model - it was called “Irbit”.
And only in 1961, when the M-62 model was released, Irbit motorcycles received the name “Ural”. At the same time, large-scale production of motorcycles began.
— Our most popular model over the years was probably the M-63 motorcycle. It was produced for 8 years: from 1963 to 1971,” says former plant director Nikolai Volozhanin.
Nikolai Volozhanin
Nikolai Ivanovich will turn 80 this year. He is a living legend of the Irbit Motor Plant; he was its director twice. The first time was from 1979 to 1983, and the second time was at the end of the enterprise’s glory, from 1987 to 1995. He himself had three Urals, in which he participated in long-distance runs.
The most famous of them took place in 1968. Then a team of Irbitsk residents went to an international gathering of, as they would say today, bikers, which took place in Italy. According to the recollections of Nikolai Volozhanin, nine motorcycle plant workers left Irbit on eight locally produced motorcycles. It took 50 days to get to Italian Perugia, where the rally took place, and back; we drove 11 thousand kilometers - and with virtually no breakdowns. Probably, then “abroad” saw the Ural motorcycle for the first time. As Nikolai Ivanovich said, even in the company of eminent brothers, “Ural” looked good. The technical lag of the Irbit motorcycle began later...
