19. Dnepr M-72
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Some consider the M 72 to be a sort of copy of the BMW R71. Because Germany was strengthening their military units, Russia had to prove their weapons and equipment if they wanted to keep Hitler’s forces as an ally. So they took characteristics from the BMW R71 to create the Dnepr M-72. And while several manufacturers put this motorcycle into production, most prominent was the IMZ Irbit factory. As for the bike, it contained a 746 cc boxer engine capable of producing 22 hp. Between 1941 and 1956 more than 300,000 M 72 motorcycles were produced. They often came with Degtyaryov Machine guns in tow making them nasty little beasts on wheels.