Minsk (motorcycle)

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).

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).

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

Reliability and simplicity made Minsk motorcycles a cult brand in Vietnam, which was the most extensive export market.

Motorcycles sold under M1NSK brand are rebadged Chinese products.

1951 Minsk M1A
1973 Minsk MMVZ-3.111
Three M1NSK TRX 300 at Brest-Dushanbe rally
Motorcycle Minsk D4 50