Ukraine motorcycle brands
The Ukrainian motorcycle industry blends a historical legacy with modern innovation. It carries the robust engineering heritage of the Soviet era while embracing contemporary design and custom culture. The historic period is best represented by the Dnepr brand, while the modern era is highlighted by world-class custom workshops like Iron Custom Motorcycles.
The history of Dnepr manufacturing began with tooling based on BMW designs that were relocated as part of post-war reparations. Dnepr became widely known for its rugged heavy motorcycles, particularly its sidecar models. The first specialized sidecar bike, the MV-750, was produced in 1964 for military use. In the 1970s, Dnepr motorcycles entered the international market, notably in the UK, where they were sold under the "Cossack" brand.
Iron Custom Motorcycles (ICM) is a younger brand, founded in 2010 in Kharkiv. The workshop has won several World and European Customizing Championships, proving its excellence on the global stage. ICM is known for creating unique masterpieces like the Sturmvogel and Fetish, often using legendary American and European platforms as the basis for their award-winning creations.
