In early 30-ties motorcycles were not produced. Though the works for creation of a domestic motorcycle had been continued in Moscow, Leningrad and Kharkov. The building of experimental motorcycle plant started based on hunting guns producing.
After several experiments for the quantity production was chosen exactly 'IZH-7' model.
At the beginning of 1938 'IZH-7' was substituted by 'IZH-8'. Its engine power raised from 5,5 up to 8 hp. This model was equipped by generator and battery. The manufacturing of new model 'IZH-9' with enlarged power to 9 hp started in 1940.