Heino Korb and his 1948 IZh-350, with subtitles

Theodors travels motovlog. Heino Korb, a man from Saaremaa, has realised his childhood dream of riding and racing an IZh-350 from 1948. In this video he talks why this bike, and what has he achieved with this bike. In 1946 in was decided to resume motorcycle production at the IzhMash plant. The German DKW NZ 350 (346 cc) was chosen as the basis for the first model, and an improved version was developed - the IZh-350. It was produced from 1946 to 1951, including a sports version, the IZh-350S, which Heino Korb shows and rides in this video. In 1951, the IZh-350 was replaced by the improved IZh-49 (346 cc), which was produced until 1958. People mentioned in the video: Ants Promet (1931-2016) was Estonian racer, among other notable things, he is told to be the first motorcycle racer in Estonia, who built fairings for his bike. He raced motorcycles from 1948 till 1959, after which he raced four wheeled vehicles until 1963. He has won several medals from Soviet Union championships. There is a book published of his life, titled "Unustatud unustamatud viiekümnendad" (The forgotten unforgettable 50s). Evi Gustel (1935-2018) started with motorcycle racing in 1953. A year later she received a silver in wintercross and won the championship in motocross. The following years she also conquered the winter cross and became successful at road racing. Through the years she has won five circuit racing medals from Soviet Union level races. In 1957 she won Estonias first motodrome race in 125cc class, also beating the time of all men. Her last motorcycle competition was 22nd FIM rally, in 1968, where she was part of team Kalev, achieving second place. Mati Reinup is Estonian motorcycle racer who has won several Estonian championships and medals of Soviet Union level races, in different disciplines. He has also raced cars in circuit racing, rally-cross and rally. Andres Jaanisoo is a historic motorcycle racer.