A Hybrid of Tradition and Technology
On the frontline, mobility often means survival — and lightweight two-wheelers are in demand alongside traditional pick-ups. The latest addition to the Armed Forces’ transport arsenal is the WOLFSTORM, aptly nicknamed the “Assault Wolf.”
Developers have created a unique hybrid: a machine that retains the dynamics and off-road agility of a classic motocross bike with an internal combustion engine, while gaining all the advantages of modern silent electric transport.
Engineering the Assault Wolf
The design is based on the optimal mid-drive layout, with an 8-kW motor positioned at the centre of the frame. This engineering choice shifts the centre of gravity to the middle, giving the rider natural handling, improved balance and control on steep hills, rough terrain and cross-country tracks.
Drive to the rear wheel is chain-based, but unlike most petrol counterparts, the WOLFSTORM also features a reverse gear — a rare advantage in combat conditions.
Key Specifications and Tactical Advantages
Weighing just 105 kg, the WOLFSTORM carries a payload of 200 kg — enough to transport two soldiers with full kit. It reaches speeds of 80 km/h and has a range of 100 km on a single charge. Full recharging from the grid takes four hours, while in emergencies the battery can be swapped manually in seconds.
Tactical Edge over Petrol Motorcycles
- Maximum stealth: absolute silence in motion and no thermal signature, making the bike invisible to enemy thermal imagers.
- Instant readiness: immediate start with no need for engine warm-up or pre-launch procedures.
- Durability: modular body architecture, fully resistant to moisture and extreme temperature shifts.
- Economy: rapid acceleration combined with minimal operating costs and long component life.
A Multi-Role Two-Wheeler
Thanks to its mobility, the Assault Wolf can fulfil a wide spectrum of battlefield tasks: reconnaissance, sapper transport, rapid personnel rotation, territorial patrols, guarding strategic sites, and serving as a vehicle for logistics, evacuation and UAV crew deployment.
Scaling Up Procurement
The state is responding directly to frontline demand: in 2026, the Defence Procurement Agency signed contracts for 1,500 motorcycles — triple the previous year’s figure. With six bidders competing in the tender, the government saved nearly UAH 12 million in budget funds.
WOLFSTORM is part of a broader rearmament drive. In May 2026 alone, the Ministry of Defence codified and authorised 175 new systems, almost 93 per cent of which were designed and manufactured by Ukrainian defence enterprises.
Details on WOLFSTORM’s specifications and applications are available via this link.