The Russian company Kalashnikov Concern presented its electric military motorcycles Izh-Enduro and other combat systems at a Rostec exhibition, the website Defence Blog reported.
According to Kalashnikov, the new electric platforms were developed in 2025 by specialists at the company’s prototyping center as an internal initiative based on requests from potential users.
According to Defence Blog, the presentation was shown to Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov as part of an industry display highlighting equipment intended for battlefield use.
The Izh-Enduro motorcycle equipped with a sidecar is described by the company as a universal platform with enhanced maneuverability, developed for cargo delivery and evacuation tasks on the battlefield.
Kalashnikov stated that the vehicle is reliable, features simplified controls, and can reach speeds between 100 and 150 kilometers per hour, depending on the configuration.
Meanwhile, the electric scooter Izh-ScootWay can be equipped with universal cargo trailers with a capacity of up to 200 kilograms, allowing troops to transport ammunition, equipment, and supplies in areas where heavier vehicles face mobility restrictions.
The Rostec exhibition reflected ongoing efforts by Russian defense manufacturers to adapt equipment to frontline logistics and mobility challenges observed during the war in Ukraine.
In particular, the presentation of Kalashnikov’s military motorcycles comes as light, low-noise transport vehicles have become viable alternatives to conventional vehicles, which are more vulnerable to detection or constrained by terrain conditions.
Both electric mobility platforms offer advantages in reconnaissance and logistics roles, where reduced engine noise lowers the risk of detection. Smaller vehicles can also move along narrow routes or rugged terrain that limits the use of armored transport or trucks, particularly in contested areas affected by drone surveillance.
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