2021 Ural Gear Up Geo | First Ride
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Ural’s 2021 Gear Up Geo is a limited-edition sidecar motorcycle with upgrades to increase the fun-without losing the weirdness.
My first pickup, acquired when I was just 16, was a single-cab 1971 Chevy C10. It was old, it was loud, but it always ran, no matter what. My dad had kept it around for taking junk to the dump and hauling whatever was too dirty or smelly to be around his nice truck, so it had multiple colors of primer and paint; overall I’d say it was an orangish camo. Despite the looks, the smell of unburned hydrocarbons mixed with burned oil that stuck to you after driving it, and the general weirdness, I loved it.
And so did everyone else. It was legendary at my high school for being the truck that brought smiles to anyone who saw it or rode in it, probably because I drove it like I was The Fall Guy. “Monster Truck,” as we called it, was my first love. There have been a few great motorized loves since then, but none since has hit me in the feels quite like Monster Truck. Until, that is, the 2021 Ural Gear Up Geo.
This latest limited-edition Ural does less than usual to play up the old-school Russian sidecar vibe. Instead, the Gear Up Geo plays it a bit wild with upgraded Nitron suspension, a windshield, extra racks, a skid plate, and an off-road-only exhaust. There are burly Heidenau K 37 dual sport tires, a RotoPaX fuel container, and a mount for your cellphone. It also wears an orange camo paint scheme, hand masked and painted, which means each of the 20 available examples of the limited-edition Geo is unique. Unless you’re ripping through a snow-covered pumpkin patch, it’s hard to miss this three-wheeler.
Powered by an air-cooled 749cc pushrod boxer with 41 hp and a minimal sprinkling of modern niceties such as fuel injection, the Gear Up Geo feels vintage in a good way. You can hear the pushrods and rocker arms doing their thing. Fueling, especially on start up, is not what you would call refined. Sometimes the battery feels like it’s on its last leg, though the engine always kicks off. It’s a coin flip whether or not the check engine light will be on. But the G.U.G. runs every time. And every time is a good time.
As long, that is, as you take your time. Just enjoy the ride. It’s not fast, but it’s quick enough from between intersections to stay out of the way of most anything with more wheels than you. During light-to-light rips, you pay more attention to the heel/toe shifter than anything else. Shifts, only three possible in total, must be made deliberately and sternly when blasting to 65 mph. This Ural will go faster than that, up to around 80, but not one single bit of the Ural is happy at that speed; the engine feels like it will throw a rod at any second, and the chassis is busier than usual. Stay in the slow lane. Nod and wave at all the people taking photos. You are your own little parade; consider filling the sidecar with candy and tossing it to pedestrians. Enjoy the vibe.
You’ll have plenty of time to do so. Fuel economy for the Geo during our testing was 37.3 mpg over 500 mixed-usage miles on freeways, backroads, and off-road trails. That gives the standard 5-gallon tank a range of 186.5 miles, but don’t forget the extra 1.5 gallons in the RotoPaX mounted on the sidecar. That will get you 56 miles farther down the road for a total range of 242.5 miles.
Mark Hoyer, Cycle World’s indefatigable boss, once described riding a Ural as wrestling a seizure-prone three-legged bear drunk on vodka. That’s apt. Normal motorcycle physics do not apply here, but oh man are there plenty of physics. When turning left you push against the sidecar wheel, causing understeer, while the steering becomes as heavy as that Russian bear. At least it feels stable; going right, on the other hand, is a balancing act. Traction from two tires bearing most of the motorcycle’s weight make the left side of the motorcycle much lighter than it is, which in turn makes the sidecar lift into the air if you turn too sharply for your speed. It’s fun when you want to fly the car, but you must always be aware of the forces in play. It helps to have a passenger, in my case a 50-pound Australian cattle dog named Gracie.
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I’ve owned a Ural, that I bought new. Have since sold it, but still like them for what they are. Pricing is absolutely insane though
All these components, except for the frame itself, are of imported origin and therefore are expensive. Due to the low purchasing power of the ruble and the weak exchange rate of the ruble against the main reserve currencies, the cost of production in Russia rises, which makes its production unprofitable. Hence the focus only on the Western market, not the Russian one.
@@MrRenics I’m fully aware of the reasons, but that doesn’t make it remotely worth it. They are made fairly poorly. I’ve yet to own anything else, where tons of metal are in each fluid change for the life of the machine. Engine, trans, and final gear. I was always told it was normal. Sold it at 10,000 miles still running, but could never trust it. Always broke.
I totally agree! But , they are the cheapest sidecar rig available-John in Texas
there were hundreds Urals in every russian village during USSR. Even schoolchildren ride on Urals, while their parents do not see. It cost 800-1000 rubles in time of Sovets (for comparison, the car cost 7000 - 10000 rubles). My father's salary was 300 rubles as engineer and mother 280 as doctor. Those were good times.
and IMZ was a Soviet Employment project, profit was not the point...and neither was long distance travel but perfect for appointed task! And now idiots like me end up with 3 in the garage (1995 oh my, 2011 not bad, 2018 more better)
Nice joke!))) salary for qualified engineers in USSR was 170-180 rub. Doctors - 100-150))
@@AnKartez we lived in Northern Kazahstan. For Northern Kazakhstan, these were ordinary salaries
Naa royal Enfield is the best
That sounds like lots of fun. thanks for sharing, by the way, gorgeous dog, and they are very smart.
I’ve been waiting so long for another Ural video from you with your dog, hopefully there are more to come.
Пластиковая канистра рядом с выхлопной трубой - гениальное решение от наших конструкторов.
Goodenov
I want one so, so bad. Can't afford it new, but some day.
When does the supermoto version come out?
В 2853 году 🤔
It’s all about having a seat for the dog 🐶👍
27k for a 6k bike ???
Dream bike! 🔥 Great review! 👏
Oh wow, I did not notice there was a doggo in the bike in till it moved 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love the Geo!
Thank you, love your dog! Curious how you secure him/her in place and what kind of harness is being used.
The Earls front suspension is superior for a sidecar rig, fyi, and is not on all Ural sidecar models-John in Texas
So good!
I love this. Do we have this in the Philippines? How much and where?
At most a $15,000 machine. I do like it though.
you're low, more like $23,000 machine, standard Gear up like $20K, ct around $17K. Substantial price increase for 2022, thank EU, EPA and CARB...
@@JamesAllmond
I meant what it is actually worth considering how underpowered and antiquated it is. Not what it sells for.
@@JamesAllmond These wholesale from Russia around $10-12K!-John in Texas
I'd like to see more of these on the road , but they are far too expensive to sell well
Look at how much they charge for them in Russia. Overpriced by at least $10k
In Russia, models with this configuration are not available for sale. For people there, such a price is not in demand.
В России такие не продаются.
@@mirag2168Дилеры в СпБ, Волгограде и Москве, о которых я знаю! У дилера в SpB есть канал на RUclips!
26k? Wow
Those shocks are available on all Urals, for a price...
WHEN are they going to put an updated, larger displacement Boxer motor in...? It took forever to get Fuel Injection... For the price point, they need to offer more- Maybe a KLR motor!
uh ohh
OH LORD....here we go
oh dear
I’m guessing this is the one I see for sale in Arizona
разве российские мотоциклы не предназначены для езды без рубашки?
да в кирзочах и с балалайкой и водкой в кармане
Да и судя по всему без денег после такой покупки
Only if your name is Putin.
@@andrewkitchenuk 😁
Awesome thing, too bad I'm not wealthy enough to buy new and market for used ones is too tiny (at least in UK)
Is it easy to gets parts and repairs for them ural?
Ремонтируется в поле, минимальным набором инструмента. А насчёт запчастей, это смотря где ты живёшь?
Нечего себе. Он от моего детства
Отличается только наличием пластика и бензоканистрой
Форма рамы и лодочки - всё что его роднит с мотоциклом вашего детства.
Where else can you find a new 1939 BMW sidecar rig? Well, the Soviet edition.
Pile.
💪💪💪👍👍👍
I would Not take this death trap up to 75. Does it even have traction control or ABS?
some models have ABS, but not all
What do you think we did before all this modern tech nonsense? 😂
@@andrewkitchenuk same thing I did but not on one of those oddballs
It should be understood that this model is a replica of an old motorcycle and is rather of interest to collectors as a hobby or for those who are nostalgic for the past. Of course, this motorcycle was made without taking into account the requirements for modern parameters and design.
Dog with a ski mask on ural just gives me anxiety
Doggles!
26.000 dollars?! I can buy 6 used Honda civics with that money!
26k for that you can take a ducati scrambler desert sled and slap a custom sidecar on it. Better and cheaper
How much!?! Are you out of your freaking mind?
aha-ha-ha, business and nothing but business, soon the price will grow to 50 k
Price a new bike with a 2 year unlimited warranty, now add sidecar, attached and paint matched with same warranty (if you can) and these things are a steal. I know, have done it both ways, multiple times. Want one for long, long distance, pay the price (around $40,000 to do it right) and build one, not? Get a Ural. Used ones are a lot less expensive...
I can ride it year-round in snow country, unlike a $25,000 BMW or H-D.
27k??? ahahahahh lol
... замечательно ! Моя собака тоже очень любит ездить на мотоцикле Урал . Смотри н а моём ...
Даром ненужен
Cool bike. But the public's obsession to take their dogs everywhere with them is obnoxious.
Just say you hate it. If you don't get the Ural, you just don't get it. You are too big to be a racer on a R1brother and really not a very good journalist.
Странно, а в России такие не продаются для обычного населения, лучше бы делали в России для обычных людей, чем производить в Америке по завышенной цене. Хотя и у нас в России такой же Урал с такими же иностранными запчастями и качественной краской будет стоить как 1 комнатная квартира. Вот смех...
Поэтому и не продаются, дешевле автомобиль купить. А в советские времена он был дешевле автомобиля, поэтому в деревнях и маленьких городах их покупали.
Их не производят в США, умник))) Их производят в России. А где ты можешь обменять квартиру на амортизаторы " Nitron"??? И ручную покраску этого байка??? 😊😁🤣
@@MrMaxGiz как сказать.... Хотя, ты прав-можно машину за 20 000 купить. Не гнилую, на ходу. Мой знакомый продает-"Опель"ек маленький. Мне нравится, просто не хочу, а купил бы....
Вот зачем там тормоза брембо? Вот с таких деталей и выходит конский ценник..
На оф. сайте такой же стартует с цены (внимание!) от 1 200 000 рублей (это без всяких доп опций и накруток дилеров). Я думаю в России молодёжь такие вот "родные" байки полюбила бы и рассекала бы на них... но увы ценник среднестатистическому гражданину России просто не по карману, эти байки ради развлечения только и покупают президенты да мажоры и иностранные звёзды. (Речь шла об Урал GearUp, не путать с советскими Уралами на вторичном рынке!)