IMZ-Ural

IMZ - Irbitski Motozykletny Zavod (Ирби́тский мотоцикле́тный заво́д = ИМЗ) is a Russian maker of heavy motorcycles (especially with sidecars). In 1939 development started on the IMZ through the secret purchase of five BMW R71 that then were copied. The first M-72 model was finished in 1941. Originally the factory was located in Moscow but due to the approach of German troops, it was moved to Irbit.

Related Topics:
Russia - Motorcycle - Sidecar - BMW - Moscow - German - Irbit

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A similar model is the Soviet Dnepr motorcycle.

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Both these models are known under the slang term Cossack motorcycle.

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