Ural ST.
Known largely for their sidecar-centric models, the Ural ST represents one of the first solo rider bikes from the 70-year old Russian manufacturer. There’s a fascinating story behind the company and the bikes they manufactured for the Russian army in WW2, which you can read about on their website. Of course, my preferences always lean towards flat black but the Sahara colorway is quite compelling as well. You can read an in-depth review of the bike at Hell for Leather.
Isn’t this the Taliban bike?
Rob
15 Jun 10 at 5:57 pm
According to this NPR piece from 2007, they ride Chinese replicas of Honda bikes…
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9605752
andrew
15 Jun 10 at 6:03 pm