Rokon versus Husqvarna automatic

You've gotta check this out:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbwLVVPGa7c

Sent this video to Mike Murphy (Rokon Master) and he liked it. We just need to find an old 430 cylinder in order for him to do a mock up. We'll probably need an exhaust pipe too. I like this! Just throwing this out there to see what you Husky/Rokon Auto guys think of this amalgamation

It's almost officially winter, so I thought I'd share this too:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-ArJUezaTM

Gotta love those Automatics! Crazy!

Cool!

hmm, i have a sachs 340 in my old scorpion..will have to see if a 430 jug fits on!!

I was a ROKON dealer back in the early 70's when the rt340 was introduced. actually raced an rt340 for about 3 years here in the southeast enduros. did fairly well in the enduros I ran with the rokon. it weighed 305 pounds ready to race w/toolkit, extra belt and full of fuel. was very dependable. did very well in muddy races and would devour hills. belt would slip a lot when submerged in a creek but you just had to keep engine rpms up to compensate for slippage. would dry out quickly when you emerged from water. there was very little engine braking but the front and rear disc were very good. did not seem to notice the heavy weight most of the time. had unbelievable topend speed. would just keep accelerating with the belt drive. actually purchased a factory built ISDT bike from rokon that did not go to ITALLY as it factory rider broke his leg before the bikes were shipped out. it was a hoss. it was a hybrid enduo/mx bike. wish I still had it. I also owned one of the husky 390 automatic bikes. very light compared to the rokon. fast also. it felt like it would actually go into neutral to me when you let of gas. never raced it though. would actually like to find a rokon to play with. hope this helps; I think most people would be supprised after riding a 340. most would be impressed. mike

Mike, nice write up. I agree with everything you said, and also think "most people would be surprised after riding a 340. most would be impressed," as well.