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Ural Gear Up/Patrol

These Russian reproductions of BMW sidecar rigs from WWII are improved for 2014 with fuel injection now replacing the carburetors. Claimed horsepower has risen to 41 (from 40), and peak torque is now listed as 42 pound-feet at 4,300 rpm (up from 38 at 4,600). The air-cooled opposed twin also boasts a revised camshaft and a new front cover with a spin-on oil filter. Other changes include new triple clamps, a rear disc brake, and revised badges. The military-look Gear Up and street-influenced Patrol both have a sidecar wheel that can be engaged to keep the bike moving in muddy conditions.

$15,399 to $15,999

Ural M70

This military-look sidecar rig pays homage to the M72, a copy of a BMW R71 that Ural first built in 1942. For 2014, the Keihin carburetors used previously have been replaced by throttle-body fuel injection (for improved horsepower and fuel economy), while a rear disc brake replaces last year's drum. The M70 is a two-wheel-drive model designed to carry heavy loads, and it's fitted with a Marzocchi telescopic fork, 18-inch wheels (as opposed to the 19S on the other Urals), and an M72-replica tonneau cover. Other hardware includes a spare tire and a shovel, plus a machine-gun mount.

$15,599

Ural T

Looking for a basic sidecar rig without many frills? The Ural T, a one-wheel-drive model available only in black, deserves a look. It's significantly improved for 2014, now boasting fuel injection instead of the previous Keihin carburetors. Claimed power, as well as fuel economy, is said to be improved, while a new rear disc brake replaces last year's drum. Besides new badges and instruments, the T now has a hydraulic steering damper, which is designed to give this air-cooled Russian a much more settled feel on the highway Maximum recommended cruising speed, says Ural, is 70 mph.

$12,399