After involvement in many different industries, MZ's first motorcycle, the Reichsfahrtmodell was produced in 1922. Introducing the first assembly line in motorcycle history in 1926, by 1928 MZ had become the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world.

Today, computer-based technology and the toughest test circuit in the world - the Ore Mountains - mean MZ's development and testing procedures are world class. Retaining the original philosophy of Sport, Dynamism and Passion, MZ's driving dynamics are awe-inspiring and the comfort superior. The high performance engine of the MZ 1000S in connection with its tubular chassis and a powerful brake system typify MZ's style but also give it a distinctive character.