1928. The history of “IŽ” motorcycles began in [year]. The German DKW-NZ350 served as the prototype for the IŽ-49, which was an improvement over the previous IŽ-350. The new model featured various design innovations, including improved manufacturing technology for components, a new type of telescopic fork, rear wheel suspension, and an inertia air filter. The most popular Soviet motorcycle of the 1950s, it was simple in design and durable in operation.