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Old 21st October 2017, 18:03   #1
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Kalashnikov Group (of AK-47 fame) to make electric motorcycles

Here is a bike that Sanjay Dutt would definitely approve - an electric motorcycle made by Kalashnikov Group, the manufacturer of AK-47 rifles.

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For Taliban-type clientele, there is a military version too -

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You can read more about it here:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/mili...ic-motorcycle/
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Old 21st October 2017, 18:45   #2
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re: Kalashnikov Group (of AK-47 fame) to make electric motorcycles

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Here is a bike that Sanjay Dutt would definitely approve - an electric motorcycle made by Kalashnikov Group, the manufacturer of AK-47 rifles.
Truly “made like a gun”

Now poor old RE has to give up that distinction.
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Re: Kalashnikov Group (of AK-47 fame) to make electric motorcycles

Video of Kalashnikov bike, with Ennio Morricone style background music:

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Re: Kalashnikov Group (of AK-47 fame) to make electric motorcycles

Hang on! there's some other stuff these guys are working on,quirky looking hoverbikes?!

https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/27/1...ter-flying-car
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Re: Kalashnikov Group (of AK-47 fame) to make electric motorcycles

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Video of Kalashnikov bike, with Ennio Morricone style background music:
A cool dude walk accompanied with an off road ride with only protective gear being a bandana and sunglasses...

Can't really make out whether the saddle bags on the side are both battery packs or just the right one which is shown in the video. Also, the gun stand on the handlebar looks really cool.

Can't read Russian, but 53 seconds into the video, the top right says 100 km. I'm guessing that's the range which seems sufficient.

Overall, seems like a good concept. IMO we need more electric motorcycles than electric scooters. It'll also be a good way to promote electric vehicles in India. This is also the reason why I am hoping that Tork motorcycles make their entry soon.

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Truly “made like a gun”

Now poor old RE has to give up that distinction.
why would RE do that, RE is also a gun manufacturer.

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