'Red October' in June A 'Red October' model is being produced for Australia with a left hand sidecar. Specs are being finalised but here is a photo of the similar U.S. model.
Max's Outback Trek Recently, Max set off on his Ranger with some mates on a huge trek "travelling from Karratha, WA, to the Northern Territory via Kununurra and down to Port Augusta, SA, back across the Nullarbor and through Kalgoorlie and Mt Newman, covering over 9000 km in a bit over two weeks, meeting some interesting people. The Ural was terrific, and I would say that we would not have met half the people that we did if it were not for the bike. I felt like a visiting celebrity in some towns and roadhouses, particularly on the way home in Sandstone, WA." - a great testimony for Ural, its uniqueness and reliability.
Sydney Motorcycle Show 2009 Our stand at the Sydney Motorcycle Show attracted a lot of attention with many visitors, both local and from interstate. There are now even more Urals on the road as a result of the sales!
Arrival of New Urals Our latest shipment of new outfits arrived in a slightly different form - all on the back of a truck, ready to roll!
Urals back from Tibooburra 3 Urals have had a successful trip to their outback destination of Tibooburra, NSW, for the Ulysses Annual Adventure Riders Rally held 18-20th September 2009 - 2860km return! Read Jon's story and see more photos on "When Three Wheels Are Better Than Two"
Ural Reliability! David and Kenton recently attended the Russian Motorcyclists, "Cane Toad" Rally held on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. Pictured here with Kenton's new Ural collected from Newcastle and preparing to ride home to Kununurra, WA.
David and Kenton discussing the Ural reliability - David having ridden his Ural 1200km alone from Townsville down the back roads to attend the rally, visit family in Brisbane and ride home again 16 hours later!
Russian Day Celebrations Ural Australia were featured either side of the stage at the exclusive Commonwealth Club, a white Tourist and a black Tourist LX. Pictured: First Secretary, Artyom Kozhin(left), and the Ambassador Mr Alexander V Blokhin.
Milly and Michael represented Ural Australia. Seen here with First Secretary, Artyom Kozhin and his wife, Elena Bondarenko.
The "First Fleet" arrived !!!!
This was the first container load of Ural sidecars to come to Australia since 1987 we believe. The launch, held in Armidale on the 14th of June 2008, attracted over a hundred and fifty enthusiasts from all over Australia keen to see the arrival of these sports utility and family adventure outfits. A range of speakers enlightened and entertained the crowd.
The Russian embassy delegated Mr Artyom Kozhin, a Ural rider himself, to attend and he delivered an address from the Russian ambassador.Well known motor sport commentator, Will Hagon, unveiled and launched the first of the 2008 models to have made it to the Australian shores.
There was a range of colours including a red and a black example of the “Tourist” models. The forest camouflage colours of the “Gear-up” model were attracting a lot of attention and its add on jerry can, shovel, luggage rack, spotlight and leg shields made it look like a real adventure outfit.
Many of the enthusiasts at the launch were discussing the comfort they could offer their travelling companions. The interest in Urals has been tremendous since we announced their reintroduction on the Australian market after 30 years of absence.
"The quality and reliability of these sidecar bikes are light years ahead of even 2003 models. The company is committed to producing a quality product to the highest international standards. Each year they have improved and upgraded the bikes while carefully retaining their very recognisable classic looks” – said Jon Taylor, the managing director for Ural Australia. “The amount of interest generated so far and the fact that most of the first shipment of 35 have already been sold gives us confidence that the Ural sidecar is back in Oz to stay.”
