Soviet M72 Motorcycle combination

Made in Russia as a copy of German BMW R-71 since WW2 and exported to all communist supported countries .
In 1950’s many sent to China and in late 1950’s production line started there.

Carrying Soviet made D.P.-28 light machine gun and Chinese Type 56 AK copy.

As bought 2012 shipped from Ukraine
As bought 2012 shipped from Ukraine
Military Odyssey
Military Odyssey
Overlord Show
Overlord Show
Carrying DP-28 and Type 56
Carrying DP-28 and Type 56
War and Peace Show
War and Peace Show
In NVA service
In NVA service

Specification

I.Z.H. M-72
Engine 746cc flat-twin 4-stroke side valve producing 22-hp

Gearbox: 4-speed forward with 1 reverse gear ( original gearbox had no reverse )
Weight Dry: 350kgs / 770lbs with sidecar
Electrics 6 volt positive earth.
Crew of 3 with a top speed of 85kmh / 52mph

Built in the U.S.S.R. in 1956


Owned by Sean