Dnepr M-72 – Photos & Video

Photo gallery of a Schweres Beiwagenkrad M-72 , The M-72 was a motorcycle built by the Soviet Union. Conceived as a replacement for the two heavy motorcycles used by the Red Army—the TIZ-AM-600 and PMZ-A-750—both of which had performed unsatisfactorily during the Winter War with Finland and were considered outdated designs. The replacement chosen was the BMW R 71 which had been rejected by the Wehrmacht as a replacement for the R 12. As a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact the necessary legal, political and economic procedures were in place for BMW to provide the design, tooling and training for the manufacture of the motorcycle and military sidecar.

Source: Dnepr M-72 on Wikipedia

The Dnepr M-72 was a motorcycle model that originated from the Soviet Union in the 1940s. It was based on the design of the BMW R71, which was acquired by the Soviets through a trade agreement with Nazi Germany. The Dnepr M-72 was used by the Red Army as a military vehicle during World War II and later by civilians for various purposes. The Dnepr M-72 had a sidecar attached to it, which increased its stability and load capacity. The engine was a four-stroke, air-cooled, flat-twin with side valves and a displacement of 750 cc.
The Dnepr M-72 was produced by several factories in different locations, such as Moscow, Irbit, Gorky and Kyiv. The production of the Dnepr M-72 lasted until 1960, when it was replaced by newer models such as the M-72N and the Ural. The Dnepr M-72 was also exported to China, where it continued to be manufactured until the mid-1980s under the name Chang Jiang. The Dnepr M-72 is considered a classic motorcycle that has a loyal fan base among collectors and enthusiasts.