
Russian electric motorcycle Aurus Merlon left "overboard" of presidential motorcade
The innovative Russian electric motorcycle Aurus Merlon has been rejected by the Federal Security Service. The model, which was developed specifically for use in motorcades, has been deemed unsuitable for this purpose.
The whole problem is the insufficient range of the electric motorcycle. Such a serious organization as the FSO simply cannot afford for the equipment to suddenly stop during the passage of the honorary cortege.
And it's not at all that without this motorcycle the procession will not be able to move any further. It simply casts a shadow on the authority of the state and the Federal Protective Service.
Aurus Merlon motorcycles are assembled by hand. Photo: youtube.com
Therefore, for now, Aurus Merlon has been refused. Instead of the Russian model, the motorcades will use time-tested German motorcycles BMW R 1150RT. And no economic sanctions will prevent them from being purchased in the required quantity. Even if by "roundabout routes", under parallel import programs.
But Aurus Merlon has a chance to come back. To do this, the electric bike will have to be redesigned to accommodate a gasoline engine. There is a lot of work, but the result is worth it, especially since it is planned to install a motor not foreign, but domestic, that is, Russian-made.
And such a power unit already exists, although it has not yet been launched into production – no investors have been found. But the project is interesting – the engine called Gimura 1000s was developed specifically for motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATVs.
For now, the engine is assembled individually, primarily as prototypes. The Gimura 1000s is still far from being mass-produced. But if an investor is found, it will not be difficult to implement this – the technology has been tested. The main hope is for NAMI – they may be interested and help.
The engine manufacturer claims that, with sufficient funding, it will be possible to reach volumes of 10 engines per year in the shortest possible time. The only problem is that so many new snowmobiles and ATVs have never been sold in Russia in this time.
Now Aurus Merlon will have to be adapted for a petrol engine. Photo: youtube.com
And we don't have any heavy motorcycles at all yet. Not counting, of course, the Aurus Merlon, but it will become petrol only in the future, if it happens at all.
By the way, there are also questions for the creators of the electric bike. The prototype debuted back in 2022, and they said that it was an escort model.
Why it hasn't been improved yet is a big question. Initially, everyone knew what minimum power reserve the FSO would require. But the Kalashnikov concern created the model specifically taking into account the requirements of the Special Purpose Garage.
The whole problem is the insufficient range of the electric motorcycle. Such a serious organization as the FSO simply cannot afford for the equipment to suddenly stop during the passage of the honorary cortege.
And it's not at all that without this motorcycle the procession will not be able to move any further. It simply casts a shadow on the authority of the state and the Federal Protective Service.

Therefore, for now, Aurus Merlon has been refused. Instead of the Russian model, the motorcades will use time-tested German motorcycles BMW R 1150RT. And no economic sanctions will prevent them from being purchased in the required quantity. Even if by "roundabout routes", under parallel import programs.
But Aurus Merlon has a chance to come back. To do this, the electric bike will have to be redesigned to accommodate a gasoline engine. There is a lot of work, but the result is worth it, especially since it is planned to install a motor not foreign, but domestic, that is, Russian-made.
And such a power unit already exists, although it has not yet been launched into production – no investors have been found. But the project is interesting – the engine called Gimura 1000s was developed specifically for motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATVs.
For now, the engine is assembled individually, primarily as prototypes. The Gimura 1000s is still far from being mass-produced. But if an investor is found, it will not be difficult to implement this – the technology has been tested. The main hope is for NAMI – they may be interested and help.
The engine manufacturer claims that, with sufficient funding, it will be possible to reach volumes of 10 engines per year in the shortest possible time. The only problem is that so many new snowmobiles and ATVs have never been sold in Russia in this time.

And we don't have any heavy motorcycles at all yet. Not counting, of course, the Aurus Merlon, but it will become petrol only in the future, if it happens at all.
By the way, there are also questions for the creators of the electric bike. The prototype debuted back in 2022, and they said that it was an escort model.
Why it hasn't been improved yet is a big question. Initially, everyone knew what minimum power reserve the FSO would require. But the Kalashnikov concern created the model specifically taking into account the requirements of the Special Purpose Garage.
- Ulf
- youtube.com
We recommend for you

They want to expand the production of Il-76
And the Il-114, which should solve the problem of the shortage of regional aircraft in our country, has good prospects in terms of export. Details in...

The third bridge across the Volga will be built – the project has been approved and financed
The President contributed to the speedy start of construction. Together with it, a new highway will be built, which will solve the transport problems of Yaroslavl, but not all residents...

New Nuuva V300 cargo plane makes maiden flight
In essence, it is an unmanned aerial container, which has an atypical design for such devices and an impressive power reserve. Read more about the project in...

Vladimirets tractors to be produced in Russia
Only under a new brand, and it looks like these will be renamed "Chinese". Read more about the project in our article....

GAZ showed several family minivans – they will go into production
They are made on the chassis of standard models. And what, was that possible?...

The production model of the PD-8 aircraft engine was shown to the general public for the first time
The power plant is intended for the SJ-100. Other long-awaited units for our aviation were also present at the exhibition....

S7 Group has shown the final version of "Tango" - serial production has begun
Along with the light aircraft, the Russian company showed a completely domestic engine, the APD-520. A worthy replacement was found for the Belgian engine....

SJ-100 production to be accelerated – new PD-8 engine production to open in Russia
This will be a major logistics center in Khabarovsk Krai. It will also have a section for assembling aircraft engines....

The third stage of construction of the Lena Bridge has been approved
Construction began at the end of 2024. The project was personally approved by the President of the Russian Federation....

Shacman "has arrived" - Chinese dump trucks will no longer be sold in Russia
The Prosecutor General's Office and the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade have questions about the quality of Chinese products. All the details of the inspection can be found in our...

Serial production of BAZ trucks to begin in St. Petersburg
The new vehicles will be able to carry up to 20 tons. A considerable part of the components is produced in Russia....

Another 158 ships to be built in Nizhny Novgorod
These include dry cargo ships and cruise liners. The contract amount exceeds 162 billion rubles....

Alexey Garagashyan's New Product: What Will Replace the Sherpa
Inventor, engineer, race car driver, designer. Alexey made if not a revolution, then certainly a furor in the world of off-road equipment. At the same time, modest and...

Another Russian pickup truck has gone on sale – it has five seats and a large cargo compartment
This is a new product from the Russian brand Sollers. The car, known as ST8, is offered with different types of engines....

The new MAZ apron bus can do what others can't
The Minsk Automobile Plant has shown a bus that could change the idea of airport transport. At first glance, nothing out of the ordinary. It seemed...

To Mars in a Month – Russian Scientists Test Unique Plasma Engine
The unit is not "on paper", engineers are already testing the power plant on a special stand. The operating principle is described and the date of the first flight...