At the "Uletay" rock festival in Udmurtia, the Kalashnikov Concern demonstrated three new models of "Izh" motorcycles. Visitors were able to see an electric version of the "Izh Jupiter" with a sidecar, the "Izh-49" electric motorcycle, and the gasoline-powered "Izh-49 Natasha" modification.

The presentation took place in an open testing format: festival guests were able to personally evaluate the motorcycles' performance. Following the tests, users noted the quiet operation of the electric power units, ease of control, and fuel efficiency of the new models.

The main novelty was the electric "Izh-Jupiter" with a sidecar — a modern version of the Soviet three-seater motorcycle "Izh Jupiter-2". The machine received a brushless DC electric motor with a power of up to 20 kW and a lithium-ion battery.

The motorcycle can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h. The range is up to 50 km with one battery and up to 100 km with an additional battery. The weight of the model with a sidecar reaches 350 kg. Features include all-wheel drive, LED optics, and the possibility of installing an additional 8 kW motor-wheel.

Another model presented was the electric "Izh-49", created in the style of the motorcycle of the same name from 1951. The manufacturer retained the classic exterior, but replaced the traditional engine with a modern electric power unit.

The electric "Izh-49" is equipped with a 10 kW brushless motor, belt drive, and a lithium-ion battery. The maximum speed of the motorcycle reaches 95 km/h, and the range is about 100 km. The weight of the machine without fuel is 130 kg.

Also shown at the festival was the "Izh-49 Natasha" — a retro-style model with an internal combustion engine. The motorcycle received a single-cylinder four-stroke engine with a volume of 250 cc, a power of 31 hp, a six-speed gearbox, and a maximum speed of up to 155 km/h.

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