Ural Taiga vs Ural Red October (2010)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ural Taigastacks up against the Ural Red October. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ural Taiga | Ural Red October |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Price | $13,999 | $12,999 |
| Engine | 745 cc | 745 cc |
| Horsepower | 39 hp | — |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Weight | 337 kg | 325 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 30 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Bremo |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanically actuated drumbrakes at rear and sidecar wheel. |
| Tires | 4.00-19 / 4.00-19 | 3.50-18 / 3.50-18 |
Ural Taiga vs Ural Red October — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ural Taiga and the Ural Red October usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ural Taiga brings 39 hp in a 337 kg package, while the Ural Red October counters with its own power figure at 325 kg. On price, the Ural Red October has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: