Izh Hybrid Motorcycle Concept by Igor Chak

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The Izh Hybrid Motorcycle Concept is a sharp, forward-looking study by Igor Chak that combines a large internal-combustion engine with electric drive in an unusually compact package. Its white, angular bodywork gives the machine a distinctly futuristic identity, while the exposed mechanical areas and broad rear tire keep it recognisably motorcycle-shaped rather than turning it into a fully enclosed vehicle.

A modern interpretation of the Izh name

Chak’s concept takes its name from Izh, the Soviet motorcycle manufacturer, and looks back to the 1929 Izh-1 as its stated point of reference. The earlier motorcycle reportedly used a transversely mounted 1,200cc V-twin, a three-speed gearbox and a stamped-steel frame. Rather than reproduce that layout literally, the 2012 proposal treats the old machine as a visual and engineering prompt for a much more advanced hybrid design.

The supplied renderings show a tightly wrapped front section, a sharply rising tail and a large lower fairing that visually connects the front wheel to the engine area. The narrow-looking waist contrasts with the substantial rear tire, while the raised seat and exposed twin rear shock absorbers give the concept a deliberately technical appearance. A small Izh emblem on the side panel is one of the few traditional touches in an otherwise highly stylised design.

Two power sources, one ambitious layout

According to the original description, the concept uses an 850cc V-twin alongside a brushless electric motor rated at 60 kW. The electric unit is described as being integrated into the rear wheel and paired with a compact two-speed gearbox. That arrangement would make the rear wheel more than a simple final-drive destination: it would become a central part of the hybrid system’s packaging.

The reported figures are ambitious. The V-twin is listed at 140 hp, while the combined system was said to target approximately 80 mpg, or 2.94 l/100km. Those numbers belong to the concept’s published specification rather than a verified production motorcycle, and the project should be understood as a design proposal rather than a documented road test or completed commercial model.

Electronics at the centre

Chak’s proposal also imagines a motorcycle with an unusually extensive electronic safety and communication suite. The description includes dual airbags, radar-based proximity monitoring, a forward-facing camera with night vision, blind-spot sensors, traction control, ABS and a headlight system linked to an accelerometer.

A three-dimensional touchscreen display was intended to provide augmented-reality information, with sport, comfort and manual riding modes. GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity were also listed. Together, these features place the Izh concept closer to a technology demonstrator than a conventional custom motorcycle: its visual drama is matched by an attempt to rethink how propulsion, rider assistance and information could occupy the same machine.

Source: Autoevolution.com

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