The Irbit motorcycle works in Russia began building BMW-derived M72 flat-twin sidecar machines in 1941 to equip the Soviet army, using design knowledge acquired from the German R71. After the war the factory switched to civilian production, and the Ural name became synonymous with heavy sidecar motorcycles across the Soviet Union and its export markets.

Modern Urals kept the classic formula: a 750 cc boxer twin, a driven sidecar wheel for rough ground and heavy-duty chassis components. In recent decades the company added fuel injection, disc brakes and improved electrical systems, turning a utilitarian design into a cult motorcycle valued for its ability to carry people and gear almost anywhere.

Ural manuals cover boxer engine rebuilds, gearbox and reverse-box service, driveshaft and final drive work, carburetor or EFI settings, drum and disc brake service, and complete wiring diagrams. Chassis and sidecar alignment procedures receive special attention because steering geometry and wheel alignment decide how safely these combinations handle, and sidecar-specific jobs such as hub and bearing service are documented alongside motorcycle work.

Ural owners tend to be hands-on by nature and often travel far from any dealer, so factory documentation is part of the ownership experience. DIY maintainers, adventure riders and restorers of military or classic models rely on these manuals for correct tolerances, torque values and assembly sequences, and winter storage and restart procedures are covered too.