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{{short description|Belarusian brand of motorcycles}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = M1NSK
| name = M1NSK
| logo = [[File:M1nsk logo.jpg]]
| logo = M1nsk logo.jpg
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| foundation = {{Start date|1951}}
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| location = [[Belarus]]: [[Minsk]]
| industry = Motorcycle manufacturing
| industry = Motorcycle manufacturing
| products = [[Motorcycle]]s<br>[[Scooter (motorcycle)|Scooter]]s<br>[[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]]s<br>[[Snowmobiles]]
| products = [[Motorcycle]]s<br>[[Scooter (motorcycle)|Scooter]]s<br>[[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]]s<br>[[Snowmobiles]]
| homepage = {{URL|minsk-moto.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|minsk-moto.by/}}
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| foundation = {{Start date|1951}}
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| location = [[Minsk]], [[Belarus]]
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}}
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"Minsk", also known as M1NSK, is a [[Belarus]]ian brand of [[motorcycle]]s, [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]]s, [[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]]s and [[snowmobiles]], produced by the [[Minsk]] Motorcycle and Bicycle Plant (MMVZ). The first M1A motorcycle was released in 1951. Since 2007, the company is a private enterprise. More than 6.5 million Minsk motorcycles has been sold worldwide.


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'''Minsk''' ({{langx|ru|Минск}}), also known as '''M1NSK''', is a [[Belarus]]ian brand of [[motorcycle]]s, [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]]s, [[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]]s and [[snowmobiles]], produced by the [[Minsk]] Motorcycle and Bicycle Plant (MMVZ). The first M1A motorcycle was released in 1951. Since 2007, the company is a private enterprise. More than 6.5 million Minsk motorcycles have been sold worldwide.
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M1NSK built bicycles are branded as [[Aist Bicycles|Aist]].

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M1NSK built [[bicycle]]s are branded as [[Aist Bicycles|Aist]].


==The beginning==
==The beginning==
[[File:Минск М1А.jpg|thumb|1951 Minsk M1A]]
[[File:Минск М1А.jpg|thumb|1951 Minsk M1A]]
After [[World War II]] the documentation and equipment of the German [[DKW]] factory in [[Zschopau]] were taken to the [[Soviet Union|USSR]] as [[war reparations]]. Production of the [[DKW RT 125|RT 125]] model began in [[Moscow]] under the M1A brand.
After [[World War II]] the documentation and equipment of the German [[DKW]] factory in [[Zschopau]] were taken to the [[Soviet Union]] as [[war reparations]]. Production of the [[DKW RT 125|RT 125]] model began in [[Moscow]] under the M1A brand. By the Order No.494 of the Ministry of automotive industry of the Soviet Union dated 12 July 1951 the production of M1A was transferred from Moscow to the Minsk Motorcycle and Bicycle Plant (MMVZ, then Motovelo). This model was imported into the [[United Kingdom]] by [[Neval (motorcycle)|Neval Motorcycles]], marketed as Neval.

By the Order No.494 of the Ministry of automotive industry of the USSR dated July 12, 1951 the production of M1A was transferred from Moscow to the [[Minsk]] Motorcycle and Bicycle Plant (MMVZ, then Motovelo).

M1A became the basis of simple and reliable classic Minsk models, the history of which continues to this day. This model was imported into [[Great Britain]] by [[Neval (motorcycle)|Neval Motorcycles]], marketed as Neval.


==MMVZ==
==MMVZ==
Minsk motorcycles rapidly gained popularity both in the USSR and in foreign markets. They have been delivered to and sold in 45 countries, and the total number has exceeded 6.5 million.

From the early years the Minsk brand has been actively involved in motor sports, especially in motocross and circuit racing. [[Minsk]]-[[Pamir Mountains|Pamir]] (1969) and [[Brest, Belarus|Brest]]-[[Vladivostok]] (1971) rallys became the Iconic milestone in the Minsk brand history.


The new models code name system was introduced in 1973 with the new Minsk MMVZ-3.111, which received the [[State Quality Mark of the USSR]].
The new models code name system was introduced in 1973 with the new Minsk MMVZ-3.111.


[[File:ММВЗ-3 111 1973.jpg|thumb|1973 Minsk MMVZ-3.111]]
[[File:ММВЗ-3 111 1973.jpg|thumb|1973 Minsk MMVZ-3.111]]
Codename system developed by the USSR Moto Industry Institute:
* MMVZ - factory;
* 3 - motorcycle class (up to 125 cm3);
* 1 - type (road bike);
* 11 - factory model code.


Reliability and simplicity made Minsk motorcycles a cult brand in [[Vietnam]], which was the most extensive [[export]] market. Since 1988 Vietnamese Minsk motorcycles fan-club holds the meetings, which annually attracts more than a thousand people. Minsk motorcycle was featured in [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'s [[Top Gear: Vietnam Special|Vietnam Special]], ridden by [[Richard Hammond]]. [[Chris Hunt]] wrote about his experience in riding a Minsk motorcycle along the [[Ho Chi Minh trail]] after the [[Vietnam War]] in his book ''Sparring With Charlie: Motorbiking Down the Ho Chi Minh Trail''.
Reliability and simplicity made Minsk motorcycles a cult brand in [[Vietnam]], which was the most extensive [[export]] market. Minsk motorcycles were among the [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] [[motorcycles]] that were distributed by [[Satra|SATRA]], [[Great Britain|UK]], under the Minsk Saturn 125 and [[Cossack motorcycle|Cossack]] brand names from 1973 to 1979.

Minsk motorcycles were among the [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] [[motorcycles]] that were distributed by [[Satra|SATRA]], [[Great Britain|UK]], under the Minsk Saturn 125 and [[Cossack motorcycle|Cossack]] brand names from 1973 to 1979. Satra was originally located in [[Surrey]], later moving to [[Carnaby, East Riding of Yorkshire|Carnaby]].

By the early 90s the Minsk motorcycle production was brought to 220,000 units per year. In 1999, the Minsk brand received the Arch of Europe award for the approval on the international market.


==M1NSK==
==M1NSK==
[[File:Three Minsk motorycles.jpg|thumb|Three M1NSK TRX 300 at Brest-Dushanbe rally]]
[[File:Three Minsk motorycles.jpg|thumb|Three M1NSK TRX 300 at Brest-Dushanbe rally]]
In 2007 Motovelo became a private company. Motorcycles sold under ''M1NSK'' brand are [[rebadged]] Chinese products. For example, M1nsk TRX 300i is a [[Zongshen]] RX3.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://advlife.com.au/chinese-adventure-bikes-have-they-come-of-age/ | title=CHINESE ADVENTURE BIKES: Have They Come of Age? &#124; ADV LIFE | date=23 June 2021 }}</ref>
In 2007 Motovelo became the private company. New state-of-the-industry models of street and dual-purpose touring motorcycles, as well as [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]]s, [[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]]s and [[snowmobiles]] go into production.

In 2010 introduced new logo and M1NSK signature, echoes the name of the first motorcycle of the Minsk brand. Also the current models codename system has been introduced in addition with existing world standards and also easier to understand.

Сurrent M1NSK codename system:
* C - the model code;
* 4 - four-stroke engine;
* 250 - engine capacity.

Today, the factory can boast a full production cycle and a modernly equipped R&D center.

Another milestone of the brand was the [[Brest, Belarus|Brest]]-[[Dushanbe]] 10,000 km rally organized in cooperation with the [[CSTO]] and run in 2013 by three TRX 300 motorcycles.

In 2014 М1NSK received People's brand Award in Belarus.

M1NSK is the only mass motorcycle brand on the today's market which has the State quality mark of the USSR.


==Key models==
==Key models==
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* 1951: [[М1А (motorcycle)|Minsk М1А]]
* 1951: [[М1А (motorcycle)|Minsk М1А]]
* 1956: [[М1М (motorcycle)|Minsk М1М]]
* 1956: [[М1М (motorcycle)|Minsk М1М]]
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* 2010: [[M1NSK R]]
* 2010: [[M1NSK R]]
* 2013: [[M1NSK TRX]]
* 2013: [[M1NSK TRX]]
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==Models==
==Models==

===Mopeds===
===Mopeds===


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===Road bikes===
===Road bikes===
[[File:Мотоцикл Минск D4 50.jpg|thumb|Motorcycle Minsk D4 50]]

* Minsk M1A "Moscow" (1951)
* Minsk M1A "Moscow" (1951)
* Minsk M1M (1956-1961).
* Minsk M1M (1956-1961).
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* M1NSK ERX 250
* M1NSK ERX 250
* M1NSK TRX 300i
* M1NSK TRX 300i
* KTNS RS3 (Malaysia Market)


===Quads===
===Quads===
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* M1NSK RX 450 - motocross.
* M1NSK RX 450 - motocross.


==See also==
===Small-scale and experimental===


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* [[IMZ-Ural|Ural]]
* Minsk M-101 (1961-1962 biennium).
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* [[Dnepr (motorcycle)|Dnepr]]
* Minsk M-106 "Polaris"
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* [[Voskhod motorcycle|Voskhod]]
* Minsk M-107 (1969 YG)
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* [[IZh]]
* MMVZ-3.1133 "Suite" (1987)
* MMVZ-2.601 "Cadet" (2002)
* MMVZ-2.153 "Grief" (2005)
* MMVZ-2.152 (2007)
* StreetFighter Shif Custom
* M1NSK M4 200 Shif Custom
* M1NSK M500 Shif Custom
* M1NSK KD 500U MOE
* M1NSK TRX300i Police


==See also==
==References==
{{Reflist}}


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==External links==
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* [[IMZ-Ural|Ural]],
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*[http://minsk-moto.by/ Minsk Moto Homepage]
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* [[Dnepr (motorcycle)|Dnepr]], .
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*[http://www.fuelarc.com/bikes/makers/minsk/ Minsk Bike Models]
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* [[Voskhod motorcycle|Voskhod]],
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* [[Izhmash|IZh]]


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==External links==
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*[http://www.minsk-moto.com/ Minsk Moto Homepage]
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*[http://www.fuelarc.com/bikes/makers/minsk/ Minsk Bike Models]


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Latest revision as of 19:57, 31 October 2024

M1NSK
IndustryMotorcycle manufacturing
Founded1951 (1951)
HeadquartersMinsk, Belarus
ProductsMotorcycles
Scooters
ATVs
Snowmobiles
Websiteminsk-moto.by

Minsk (Russian: Минск), also known as M1NSK, is a Belarusian brand of motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and snowmobiles, produced by the Minsk Motorcycle and Bicycle Plant (MMVZ). The first M1A motorcycle was released in 1951. Since 2007, the company is a private enterprise. More than 6.5 million Minsk motorcycles have been sold worldwide.

M1NSK built bicycles are branded as Aist.

The beginning

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1951 Minsk M1A

After World War II the documentation and equipment of the German DKW factory in Zschopau were taken to the Soviet Union as war reparations. Production of the RT 125 model began in Moscow under the M1A brand. By the Order No.494 of the Ministry of automotive industry of the Soviet Union dated 12 July 1951 the production of M1A was transferred from Moscow to the Minsk Motorcycle and Bicycle Plant (MMVZ, then Motovelo). This model was imported into the United Kingdom by Neval Motorcycles, marketed as Neval.

MMVZ

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The new models code name system was introduced in 1973 with the new Minsk MMVZ-3.111.

1973 Minsk MMVZ-3.111

Reliability and simplicity made Minsk motorcycles a cult brand in Vietnam, which was the most extensive export market. Minsk motorcycles were among the Soviet motorcycles that were distributed by SATRA, UK, under the Minsk Saturn 125 and Cossack brand names from 1973 to 1979.

M1NSK

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Three M1NSK TRX 300 at Brest-Dushanbe rally

In 2007 Motovelo became a private company. Motorcycles sold under M1NSK brand are rebadged Chinese products. For example, M1nsk TRX 300i is a Zongshen RX3.[1]

Key models

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Models

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Mopeds

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  • MMVZ-1.101 (1995-1998).
  • MMVZ-1.102 (2003-2004).
  • MMVZ-2.154 (2006-2010).
  • M1NSK D 49

Scooters

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  • M1NSK TC 49
  • M1NSK TM 49
  • M1NSK TX 49

Electric scooters

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  • M1NSK Upa-Upa 500E

Road bikes

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Motorcycle Minsk D4 50
  • Minsk M1A "Moscow" (1951)
  • Minsk M1M (1956-1961).
  • Minsk M-103 (1962-1964 biennium).
  • Minsk M-104 (1964-1967 biennium).
  • Minsk M-105 (1967-1971 biennium).
  • Minsk M-106 (1971-1973 biennium).
  • MMVZ-3.111 (1973-1976).
  • MMVZ-3.115 (1976-1980).
  • MMVZ-3.112 (1982-1995).
  • MMVZ-3.113 (C 125)
  • MMVZ-3.114 (C4 125)
  • MMVZ-3.119 (M 125, F 125H)
  • M1NSK C4 200
  • M1NSK C4 250
  • M1NSK R 250
  • M1NSK CX 200
  • M1NSK D4 125

Enduro

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  • M1NSK X 200
  • M1NSK ERX 250
  • M1NSK TRX 300i
  • KTNS RS3 (Malaysia Market)

Quads

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  • M1NSK KD 500
  • M1NSK KD 625
  • M1NSK KD 625B
  • M1NSK KD 500U

Snowmobiles

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M1NSK NIX 390

Racing motorcycles

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  • Minsk M-201K (1956)
  • Minsk M-201M (1956) - a multi-day event.
  • Minsk SHK-125 (1961) - The road-racing circuit.
  • Minsk M-205 - highway-ring races.
  • Minsk M-213 (1969) - The multi-day event.
  • Minsk M-211 (1971 YG)
  • MMVZ-3.221 "Cross" - motocross.
  • MMVZ-3.216 (1977)
  • MMVZ-3.225 (1980) - motocross.
  • MMVZ-3.227 (1987-1991.) - Highway-ring races.
  • MMVZ-3.229
  • MMVZ-3.232 (5.232) (1993) - trial.
  • RX 250 - motocross.
  • M1NSK RX 450 - motocross.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "CHINESE ADVENTURE BIKES: Have They Come of Age? | ADV LIFE". 23 June 2021.
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