M-72

History

M-72

Little Alice joined us in June 2012 after answering an advert on Ebay. Running , registered and with an M.O.T. we just had to play with her. But with old motorcycles life is never that simple and Russian build quality has to be seen to be believed .

In service and propaganda photographs of M-72

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

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