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I initially thought the same, but won't immediately deny that there could be a correct use of motorcycles.
Most of the russians we see getting killed on motorcycles seem to be using them over longer exposed distances without other supporting units nearby. Then they're hit by drones.
No matter how you move around the front, you will be exposed to drones. If these motorcycle units are used to quickly support an ongoing assault or defence, and are moved together with APC's or have some jamming device with them, this could be a very preferable alternative to doing the same movements in an unarmoured car or on foot.
One situation I can imagine is initiating an assault, and then quickly rushing in motorcycle troops to support the assault. They'll still be exposed, but you've created a situation where the enemy has to react to an assault force that is suddenly larger than they thought, and they need to choose between hitting the incoming support or the ongoing assault.