The Rokon RT340 was a rare ‘one-wheel’ drive bike featuring an automatic transmission from the company best known for making the go-anywhere Trailbreaker. Because of the transmission, you might suspect it was geared (no pun intended) towards beginners who wanted to learn in the dirt without worrying about shifting, but Rokon built this to compete. It even took 3rd place in the 1975 ISDT.
Rokon used a Sachs 334cc two-stroke single snowmobile engine which was good for 37 horses at the crank, and starting was done with a pull handle! Thanks to the transmission, you just twisted the throttle and off you went – the torque converter engaged at 2,800rpm, and the transmission was designed to keep the engine running around the peak torque area of the powerband at 6,000-6,700 rpm. The thing that would probably throw me off the most? No engine braking. For a wonderful background on this bike with more information, check out this write-up from Rider.
This specific Rokon RT340 has 3,500 miles and has spent decades of its life in a barn. It has the original seat and fenders, and it comes with new bars. The bike runs and rides well, though the seller notes that the motor is a little loud and might need a tear down if you’re looking to put a lot of miles in it any time soon.
Find this Rokon RT340 in Naples, Maine with bidding up to $1,375 and the reserve not yet met