Limited Edition Ural Taiga Sidecar Revealed

Russian motorcycle manufacturer IMZ Ural has used Taiga, the world’s largest northernmost forest frontier, as inspiration for this year’s special edition model. The 2010 Ural Taiga sidecar is based on the Gear Up model, adding a host of extra features meant to offer an adventure vehicle capable of exploring the Taiga wilderness.

The model will only be produced in a limited run of 27 units, each retailing for $13,999 and available in a Larch Green paint.

“Taiga is equipped with off-road accessories and practical tools to survive the most remote and treacherous conditions, should you choose to brave an adventure to Siberia,” a company statement reads. “It so happens that at Ural we specialize in keeping the traction when the road gets uncertain. So for all the pioneers at heart out there, we introduce this year’s Limited Edition.”

Specifically, the Ural Taiga is equipped with a 749cc OHV Air-cooled, four-stroke, flat twin cylinder engine developing 40 horsepower and able to reach a top speed of 62 mph (95 km/h). With a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters (5.0 US gallons), the vehicle tips the scale at 739 lbs (335 kg) on dry.

In the trunk, you will find a manual air pump, a Maglite flashlight with IMZ logo. a motorcycle repair tool kit, as well as a tow strap.

Also included are the following items:

• Driver Windshield
• Nose rack
• Rear fender luggage rack
• Engine skid plate
• Black Fluid Canister & bracket
• Black First Aid Box with 16 pcs survival kit
• Hand winch with cover & towing points on the front and rear of the sidecar frame
• Black Cordura tonneau & seat cover
• Spotlight
• Shovel