IMZ-Ural is the only Russian manufacturer of large capacity motorcycles and one of few manufacturers of sidecar motorcycles in the world. IMZ-Ural, is a conglomerate of companies producing and selling classic motorcycles in both solo and sidecar combinations.

The plant was founded in 1941. In November 1992 it transformed into an open-end joint stock company “Uralmoto Joint Stock Company” a privatized entity owned 40% by management and employees through grant, 38% by auction with privatization vouchers (mostly management and employees also) and 22% retained by the government. In July 2000, the company was re-organised with the governments shares being redistributed to investors.