URAL America The IMZ ® and URAL® marks were introduced to the U.S. in 1993. Under an agreement between the 60 year old factory and an enterprising team of American motorcycle lovers, the engine and frame have undergone a host of improvements. While maintaining and even enhancing its classic looks and character, the engine, drivetrain and frame have seen continuous upgrading utilizing modern German, American, and Japanese parts and processes. This process is on-going. As a result, the classic look and feel of the W.W.II era "boxer" twin is combined with the more user friendly and reliable aspects of motoring that Americans expect today. The classic air & oil cooled engine even has an electric start option (although purists still prefer the "kick" start ). Your fun in owning this classic replica will astound you as everyone thinks its "cool" ! Final assembly and quality assurance of the IMZ® and URAL® models are accomplished at URAL Americaís U.S. facilities in an ultra-modern, high tech industrial/business park outside of Seattle, Washington. Each machine is carefully assembled and tolerances maintained to assure the U.S. customer of a reliable and dependable "classic" experience. URAL America web site