Russian defense brand Kalashnikov to release electric motorcycles

Michelle Liew

October 19, 2017

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Russian defense firm Kalashnikov, known for manufacturing the AK-47 assault rifle and other military and civilian weaponry has introduced a new product under its brand, an electric motorcycle built to cater the Russian military and the police forces of the nation.

The bike comes in two different models, namely the dirt bike model for the military and the supermoto-style bike for urban police forces. According to Lanesplitter, 50 of the police bikes will be used by law enforcement during the 2018 Russian World Cup. The bikes are currently being built by IZH, which is a subsidiary of Kalashnikov.

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However, much of the details regard the bike is yet to be disclosed. Despite that, viewers can watch this video to get a glimpse of what the brand is offering.

Electric bikes are said to benefit the troops in terms of stealth and versatility. It allows them to travel o remote areas with ease without the internal combustion giving away their position.

As for electric dirt bikes in particular, its benefits include agility, off-road capability, nearly silent motors, fuel efficiency and it is light weight.

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