Post-Sale Update: After 15 bids on eBay, this Rokon RT340 sold for $2,449.
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 just 545 miles and is claimed to be in great condition. It has a non-original Sudco carb, of which the pilot jet is off by one size. Everything seems to work, and components like the chain, tires, wheel bearings and sprockets have been replaced. As the seller states, it’s ready to ride!
Find this Rokon RT340 for sale in Brookline, New Hampshire with bidding up to $1,187