ROKON TRAILBREAKER BIKE

[Jeffrey Van Zandt]

I used one many years ago in Alaska before 3 wheels came out but as soon as they did I went to wheels and now use a 4 wheeler much easier on the body and you can tow a big trailer and haul out a hole moose. backed for a 30 day hunt way back in to camp

 

[Philward]

Yamaha big wheel.

 

[JustMe2]

Have you researched electric bikes or a highbred (elec front, gas rear)? Seems this configuration would be more controllable and faster than ROKON. Turn off front when not needed so the front is not working against the back. The same condition that you experience in your 4x4 truck when turning or on a hard surface.

 

[rickiesrevenge]

25?! Would you feel safe riding it at that speed? Even the guy who was looking to trade mentioned how slow and combersome they were.

Depending on what kind of trail conditions are expected, I left that day thinking I'd stick to dirt bikes.
Or horses.

The 2x2 would be cool if itd move controllably at a decent speed.

Yeah, I ride it wide open on my gravel road. None of them have rear suspension. The newer ones kinda have front suspension. If you want to go fast its not for you.

 

[jbur13]

I'm also looking at a Yamaha TW200. Nice fat tires for snow.

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I sold my tw200 after 3 seasons of hauling elk. I'm a motorcycle guy and have many other bikes that are better for me. I'm buying a trailer from Quiet Cat and installing Rivnuts to the swingarm of my 18 KTM300 so I can tow it.
I'm also buying a specialized Turbo Levo mountain bike that I can tow the same trailer with. Then if the mountains are steep, I'll take the KTM. If not, then I'll ride a mountain bike with trailer.
The TW is ok but once you put a half an elk on it, it just wont climb hills. If you have a way to get out of the mountains that is fairly flat then you'll be ok.
My thoughts on the TW:

Front tire, replace with the Shinko trials tire and your ok.
Power, Massively underpowered for what I want it to do.
Forks, Need stiffer springs and I'm only 165lbs.
Frame, so weak that when you load it with even a chainsaw on the back rack, the frame flexes so bad it can pull you off the trail. Try it with an elk and you'll have to stand while riding. its bad! Probably a lot to do with the rear shock also.
Gearing, It runs out of power on even the slightest grades(no cargo). I'm talking about slipping the clutch to go anywhere and then you risk flipping over backward. Go up 2 teeth in the rear and its ok but still cant climb anything steep or with switch-backs.

What the TW was good for: Clearing dirt bike trails of fallen timber in the spring. Running to the store to get beer. Running to the auto store for parts etc. It's not a hunting bike in my opinion. Your better off with an electric bike & trailer set up or modify an existing real dirtbike.

 

[2buffalo]

I have one of the originals from the 1960's with the Chrysler 2 stroke motor. It's been sitting for awhile but was awful handy dragging out full size whitetails at the deer camp. The most we ever dragged at once was three full size deer through the woods with no roads. I don't believe a Rokon and an electric bike are in the same league.

 

[NW Hunter]

Sounds like TW200 would fit ya better. I love mine and use it all the time for your mentioned uses. I put a side scabbard on it for rifle season.

How's yours handle snowy conditions?
Do you just air down the tires?

 

[NW Hunter]

I sold my tw200 after 3 seasons of hauling elk. I'm a motorcycle guy and have many other bikes that are better for me. I'm buying a trailer from Quiet Cat and installing Rivnuts to the swingarm of my 18 KTM300 so I can tow it.
I'm also buying a specialized Turbo Levo mountain bike that I can tow the same trailer with. Then if the mountains are steep, I'll take the KTM. If not, then I'll ride a mountain bike with trailer.
The TW is ok but once you put a half an elk on it, it just wont climb hills. If you have a way to get out of the mountains that is fairly flat then you'll be ok.
My thoughts on the TW:

Front tire, replace with the Shinko trials tire and your ok.
Power, Massively underpowered for what I want it to do.
Forks, Need stiffer springs and I'm only 165lbs.
Frame, so weak that when you load it with even a chainsaw on the back rack, the frame flexes so bad it can pull you off the trail. Try it with an elk and you'll have to stand while riding. its bad! Probably a lot to do with the rear shock also.
Gearing, It runs out of power on even the slightest grades(no cargo). I'm talking about slipping the clutch to go anywhere and then you risk flipping over backward. Go up 2 teeth in the rear and its ok but still cant climb anything steep or with switch-backs.

What the TW was good for: Clearing dirt bike trails of fallen timber in the spring. Running to the store to get beer. Running to the auto store for parts etc. It's not a hunting bike in my opinion. Your better off with an electric bike & trailer set up or modify an existing real dirtbike.

You got any tricks for recharging your electric bike batteries in the wilderness?
Would a generator work?
How long does it take?

 

[NW Hunter]

I have one of the originals from the 1960's with the Chrysler 2 stroke motor. It's been sitting for awhile but was awful handy dragging out full size whitetails at the deer camp. The most we ever dragged at once was three full size deer through the woods with no roads. I don't believe a Rokon and an electric bike are in the same league.

My hunting requires boning out my animals. The bike would be for transportation to my hunting access points on dirt roads from camp. Then transporting meat back to camp. We do have to cross through a saddle with occasional ice.

 

[NW Hunter]

I used one many years ago in Alaska before 3 wheels came out but as soon as they did I went to wheels and now use a 4 wheeler much easier on the body and you can tow a big trailer and haul out a hole moose. backed for a 30 day hunt way back in to camp

A 4 wheeler was my first choice, but limited room at the house restricts storage. Plus I was looking to haul a bike on a receiver hitch rack.

 

[jbur13]

You got any tricks for recharging your electric bike batteries in the wilderness?
Would a generator work?
How long does it take?

They last for about 25-30 miles so that would be a couple days for me. I'll buy an extra battery and slide it in when needed if I'm solo camping or if not, I have a generator at my trailer so just plug in when I return every night. Couple hours on the recharge and you can charge both at the same time your charging the camper batteries.

 

[comfisherman]

Man if I was just doing gravel roads with the occasional bit of snow I'd be looking probably somewhere else. They're flat out impressive pieces of equipment but they really are geared more towards extreme off the trail. I'd even go out on a limb and say they're probably one of the most capable off the road vehicles for extreme Terrain, but it comes at the cost of Creature Comforts. The BIL takes his to far flung places, but has other tools for gravel roads.


But I'm a bit of a wimp, my job beats me up enough I like trail comfort.

 

[redchinviking]

I've owned an older rokon with no front suspension and now I have a 2010 scout. I love it but it's a complicated situation. First of all don't buy one without the front suspension. Unless you don't like all your teeth. I've run a few TW's, Yamaha big wheels, fat bike, atv's of course, and even electric fat bikes on all sorts of hunts. Rokons really have a very specific use that makes them stand out. And that is very rugged terrain single track access or cross country that any fat bike, electric or not, tw, Yamaha big wheel would have no business whatsoever attempting with elk/camp. They will crawl up literally anything you put in front of them, with an elk, in the snow. I know I've been there. But the previous posts are right, they are painfully slow and if you like riding motos they will be torturous. But I have hill climbed slopes/trails in them with 6 days camp, 3 quarters of an elk, combo meat bag, and a rag horn rack in one trip that I wouldn't even consider on any other type of moto. After hiking hard all day they are a joy to come back to. (Picture a grown man hugging a Rokon) They are rugged and meant for backcountry use with simple mechanics that can be worked on in the field. Been there done that as well. They do well in the snow for a moto but of course have their limitations. Chains help. I do love camping off them cuz I bring pretty much a car camping setup. Hot tent, camp chair, and a bottle of whiskey if needs be So much fun to hunt off of…but they are unique in there application. If you have roads, you'll be happier on a TW, if you wanna go where no sane fella goes on a moto, buy a Rokon. And hold on for dear life;-)

 

[NW Hunter]

Man if I was just doing gravel roads with the occasional bit of snow I'd be looking probably somewhere else. They're flat out impressive pieces of equipment but they really are geared more towards extreme off the trail. I'd even go out on a limb and say they're probably one of the most capable off the road vehicles for extreme Terrain, but it comes at the cost of Creature Comforts. The BIL takes his to far flung places, but has other tools for gravel roads.


But I'm a bit of a wimp, my job beats me up enough I like trail comfort.

I think I'm leaning your way. I appreciate your candor.
We have one jeep between 3 of us.
I just need transportation to hunting spots.