2021 Rokon Trail Breaker Hits The Trails

[@sammycda]

You had me at the "mountains of Idaho". I thought the flora and fauna looked familiar. Greetings from Coeur d'Alene.

[@danmekeel7758]

Bet the lower tire pressure would help on the trail.

[@mikeb1039]

something like 7psi is the norm.

[@skuzzy99]

2 psi max

[@zag4man33]

Nice to see a new video on this. I have one as well. I’m in Spokane, but I ride and hunt northern Idaho. Mine is a ‘16. They shine on tight trails with heavy loads. Hauling out elk is much easier on this than a regular dirt bike.

[@ThrottleWorks]

Hey thanks! It's super exciting to hear from fellow Rokon enthusiasts! And with you so close it would be cool to maybe have a double Rokon day! 🤘

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*Sooo...you eat a lot of 'Elk Burgers?'* *No?* ( *Makes you another 'A-hole w/a gun' unless you eat what you kill. and I know for a fact 'Elk' is phucking nasty which makes you 'just another 'A-hole w/a gun'* )

[@CLP2102]

love my 06, it'll take you to some crazy places. i climb some crazy mtn's in WNC, coming down the mtn is where you find out how big your berries are.

[@joshwithe7468]

I worked just down the street from where these were made around 2000, they used to go for a spin around the base on a couple of them at lunch time every day. That was before they moved to Rochester, NH.

[@ddd228]

Rough riding on the rear mono-shock. Adjustable, but capable to carry a LOT of load. I don't need one, but I REALLY like it! After you catch your breath, the last hill looked steep, from my point of view! You may choose to skip the tunes, I like to hear the engine working. Yes, if you are used to dirt bikes, the front tire will pull you where it's aimed! You are a skilled rider.

[@bolwinklemoose1999]

ROCON also offers a "vintage seat". It is a single rider seat, instead of a saddle. I believe that seat is also independently mounted on a spring system. If you get the enhanced cargo rack with the single v8ntage seat, tou could still place a pad for a passenger on the cargo rack.

[@ejpurkis]

It seems to be the answer to a question no one has asked. Niche certainly.

[@jimbefit3073]

I have climbed hills SOO VERTICAL I WAS DRAPED over the handlebars with my nose on the front wheel and my brother was hanging down holding onto MY BELT! OTBER times- I put the kickstand down in the middle of a hill, and when I got off I slid down the hill not wanting too! Had a hell of a time getting BACK UP To the bike! I coud barely climb it on foot. The bike just went up!

[@brettbret8836]

I recognize that trail and the tower. That video was taken in bonner County Idaho wasn't it?

[@ThrottleWorks]

That's absolutely correct 🤘

[@josdedam]

Just found one here in Canada and is why I am looking at this video again, Might go pick it up tomorrow,. Two Cycle I think.. 73 trail Breaker , orange.

[@ThrottleWorks]

I personally think you'll love it!

[@dylano7242]

You bought just right time before 2022 went to a mad max ww3 world. This thing will out last anything.

[@perrysims3320]

It was fun to review this version. I had an early 340cc Rokon with the Salisbury drive. (snow mobile) Big knobbies on mag spoke wheels with 11" disc brakes. Zero to an indicated 90 mph in one gear! Heavy at 340 pounds. Bright Yellow. It hurt me. In a sketchy situation, the excellent brakes smacked me on the ground caught my foot. ;-)

[@quickjumpingfoxes]

Curious about optimal riding technique?? Maybe it's a lot of fun to see how fast you can go, but if you ride it like a 2 wheeled tractor, slowing down and letting the torque carry you along, probably that's less effort, bouncing around, wrestling. Better for an all day effort.

[@merritts3515]

This video is the fastest ive ever seen one of these go. Very entertaining to watch

[@onedayatatime8756]

More like a 2021 Rokon "ball breaker" edition out on those trails. 😫

[@thegreenman2030]

They are great bikes for sure, however for the current prices they charge there really needs to be some designe upgrades like a suspension added. Other than cost and easier manufacturing there is zero reason not to. At some point and time riding a rigid frame becomes a painful endeavor that wears you out quickly.

[@ThrottleWorks]

I agree, I love this bike but after a days ride I get pretty sore lol

[@jayknight850]

Always wanted a Rokon, wondering how is the throttle response compared to a more “traditional “ type of motorcycle throttle response. Looks like a LOT of fun!

[@ThrottleWorks]

The thing is truly a blast! As far as throttle response goes, the rokon is driven with a centrifugal clutch and has a low, mid, and high range selection. It's less geared for speed and more for torque so in low range if you give too much throttle it may try to toss you off the back lol but in high range it takes more power to get going. Hope that answers your question and if you or more folks would like I could do a full walk around of the bike.

[@markwarner8336]

I bought mine in 2003 brand new for 4800,still runs good ,it will go anywhere you can walk,they weigh about 200 pounds

[@bolwinklemoose1999]

Sounds like you have the older 2 stroke engine instead of the 4 stroke engine?

[@dumper87]

Where’d you find a Rokon in north Idaho? I’ve never even seen one in person.

[@ThrottleWorks]

It's a secret lol I actually had to drive to Boise to pick it up

[@terryevans1976]

North Idaho Powersports in Sandpoint are now advertising that they are Rokon dealers

[@dumper87]

@@terryevans1976 the place on 95 and Bronx?

[@tompapsco2945]

I'm watching this thinking about the Yamaha TW200. When I got to about 7 minutes in I found out what the Rokon can do that the TW can't. Verry impressive.

[@josefolsson5343]

Amazing invention! A must have for every ITEOTWAWKI-member with dignity. Also, I bet that a top-of-the-line 26" frwd-drive E-fatbike would do the job just as well. A bit limited range though.

[@r3ddog700]

Seriously considering one of these. I do have a question. With your legs walking the bike up trails and not on the foot pegs appears you could injure yourself. Any issues with that?

[@ThrottleWorks]

I have never had any issues with the foot pegs. They do mount fairly far forward and typically as I'm walking the bike I stay behind them. I have tipped over as you saw In the video and the seat actually caught my leg and bruised it up but nothing crazy.

[@TheProudNorth]

The foot pegs fold up and they are on a mount that folds so quite safe

[@robertmakowski7808]

Have got a 2010 and 2015 with a sidecar....really great machines...

[@chrism1966]

Did you order it new? I’m just curious how long it took to actually get your hand on it.

[@ThrottleWorks]

When I placed the order it was the very last one in Idaho. So I bought it from a dealer in Boise, who held it for me for about 2 months so I could arrange to go get it with everything going on and the weather would cooperate with me.

[@jamesgriffin7971]

I ordered one from Rocon direct this year. I sent my check in on May 24th. At this point the unit is due to ship the middle of September. 3-1/2 months from order to shipment. If it doesn’t slip from there!

[@chrism1966]

@@jamesgriffin7971 hey thanks that’s the answer I’ve been looking for. Guess I’ll order mine around December if I expect to have it by summer.

[@jamesgriffin7971]

If you can afford to pay for it, I would buy it as soon as you can. I’m not going to directly blame Biden, but inflation is pretty bad, the price of materials has been going up, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t raise their prices soon.

[@Rokonmattadk]

@@jamesgriffin7971 I ordered my 2nd the 24th but picking it up from the factory, does that mean I'll probably get it mid September

[@mark2516]

Awesome video! You’re a heck of a rider, some pretty tight trails.

[@ThrottleWorks]

Thanks!

[@JohnnyDubC]

Cool video, interesting bike and company story!

[@rogerNKWYNNVIDS]

I live in mid utah and I've wanted one of these bikes for a very long time but I can't bring myself to pay nearly 10 grand hopefully I can find a used low mileage bike somewhere.

[@billveder1071]

This is probably a dumb question but with all that bouncing around do you think it might be better, less bouncy without the shock? I noticed on the website they still make one version (scout) without a shock. Thanks, nice bike dude

[@mikeb1039]

oh no. Even worse ;)

[@jesseblack0713]

I think he has to much air in the tires. For off road it should be around 5 psi for off road and 7 psi for street.

[@bolwinklemoose1999]

Doesn't weigh 1,000 lbs. It weighs 200 to 250 lbs. You can lift both wheels off the ground by pulling it sideways up onto the kickstand. Once off the ground on the kickstand, you can pivot the direction of the bike on the kickstand 360° while stationary. The tires should only be inflated from 5 to 7 psi, providing more suspension for offroad. If you get it stuck, dismount, stand to the side, put it in first gear, ease on the throttle and push at the same time. The oversize tires and hollow sealed rims enable you to float it on its side and swim it across a body of water. It's narrow enough for most foot trails and will pull one ton (2,000 lbs) with a 7 hp one cylinder four stroke carburated engine. It has a battery and electric start, but can be pull-started and can operate completely without a battery. It has no onboard computer, or computer chip electronics. It's not built for speed. It's built for endurance and torque power to steadily push through the most challenging terrain and steadily climb and pull weight up a 60% grade. It's top speed is about 35 to 40 mph. It has a three speed transmission with neutral and automatic/centrifugal clutch. It has one central disc brake that acts on the drive train, not the wheels. It is a work horse. Think of it as a powerful lightweight two wheel drive tractor.

[@jeffbaker9847]

this is a very good summary

[@briancullen5183]

Except for the 35 to 40 part!

[@bolwinklemoose1999]

@@briancullen5183 Do you have the newer 7hp 4 stroke or the older 2 stroke?

[@briancullen5183]

@@bolwinklemoose1999 2007 Trail Breaker with 6.6 hp Kohler.

[@bolwinklemoose1999]

@@briancullen5183 How fast have you had it up to? The 2007 Kohler for ROCON is listed as 172cc. The Kohlers for 2021 ROCONs are listed as 208cc to 229cc. I don't know if the 3 speed transmission and drive train ratios are updated as well. This could make a significant difference, especially for ROCON's 2021 street legal Ranger.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

It doesn’t look like it handles very well. Is that because there’s no suspension? Also haven’t noticed any lights on it. Obviously I don’t know much about them. Cool video!

[@ThrottleWorks]

It's very different than your typical dirtbike, so because of that the seat position along with being 2x2 and having no real rear suspension it definitely can be harder to handle. Lol As far as lighting, it does have a headlight and taillight with brake lights. I will be doing a kind of walk around/ showcase in the next installment.

[@MmmmmmmmmmmMm15]

More rokon vids!! This thing is sick

[@ThrottleWorks]

I'm actually working on a couple different Rokon videos right now! Drop a like for the algorithm and sub 🤘

[@uncleartax]

It looks like assisted walking more than riding.Definitely a niche market between dirt bikes and 4wd quads

[@warrenhalliday285]

I just ordered one. They say it will be 5 month’s. I can’t wait to get it.

[@ThrottleWorks]

Nice! Welcome to the club! Lol what model did choose?

[@hurt1704]

Did you get it in? If so, how do you like it?

[@brettbret8836]

I have ridden that that exact trail in bonner County Idaho several times on a ktm 500 exc. I prefer the speed and suspension of the ktm. However for harder slower trails the rokon would be great

[@motorteeth]

Want one so much... I wish they still offered the old style trailer with the full size wheel tho.

[@ThrottleWorks]

If you can find one definitely buy it! And I've been thinking about building a trailer like that for the channel 🤘

[@motorteeth]

@@ThrottleWorks that would be a great video

[@pastmidnite]

Bellingham ?

[@Hipporider]

Biggest problem i can see is that you can't stand up on the pegs like a regular bike in very rough terrain

[@ThrottleWorks]

That's true but I'll show in the next video how you can actually use the passenger pegs for rougher terrain

[@newageautotechnology]

I thought that they only weighed a lil over 200 lbs. What did they do to make yours so heavy ?

[@ThrottleWorks]

My attempt at a joke because the bike was tilted downhill and is awkward to stand up lol

[@mattrider9230]

its the answer to "how do i get my tractor in there?!?"

[@harveynailbanger]

Pretty much what they are, a 2 wheeled tractor...

[@landmark4928]

Thanks for the travel it was hella cool nice place where this place near great bike A-1

[@ghahandi]

This is the best Rokon demo on YT- I want one and I'm 70 years old !!!😋😋

[@ThrottleWorks]

Thank you! That meas a lot! 🤘

[@silentbuccaneer4569]

Are you riding up single track down hill mountain bike trails? Shit looks rough.

[@ThrottleWorks]

It's dirtbike single track 🤘

[@StevieB-jj9fz]

Can you use it for on road and how fast does it go?

[@ThrottleWorks]

You are able to make them Street legal and top speed is around 35

[@prettycoolhuhk4805]

Nice bike man, what do you run the tire PSI at ? Would you buy it again ?

[@ThrottleWorks]

I've been running between 5-10 psi and seems to be doing very well. Also definitely would buy again, if I could I would already have a few lol

[@natenimon827]

I hear some people run em at 2 or 3 psi lol

[@ThrottleWorks]

@dave himlin Hey, yes I bought it new from a dealer. I have wanted one for years so I finally saved enough to get it and I picked it up for around 9k. I know there are a lot of other bikes you could get for that much but in my mind this was well worth it!

[@nomansland4811]

I’m expecting mine any week now. Very excited.

[@ThrottleWorks]

You are going to love it!

[@nomansland4811]

@@ThrottleWorks Just got it. Finished the set up and it won’t start! Gave up for the day.

[@hurt1704]

@@nomansland4811how do you like it so far? Are they easy to maintain? I’d kinda like one to putt around on. I live off the beaten trail

[@robertwolfe2971]

I go down trails like that with my 110 trail 90.

[@impermanenthuman8427]

I wonder how less capable a Yamaha AG200 (agriculture farm bike) would be relative to the price? The Yamaha is only single wheel drive, and probably without the same towing ability but faster on more open roads and probably equally reliable? African bush ambulance/medics choose the Yamaha AG200 so they must be quite suitable as reliable utility off road bikes

[@natenimon827]

Did you camo out your old Chev? ?

[@ThrottleWorks]

Heck yeah! It's an old Yota

[@natenimon827]

@@ThrottleWorks nice work!

[@ThrottleWorks]

Thanks bro beans! 🤘

[@leeredpath8332]

neat, but only as a very speciatty use vehicle, in my opinion. for a ranger, logger, back country hunter, maybe a farmer etc.

[@robertwolfe2971]

You were going fast for the trail you were on in spots.these bikes are made to get you to where your going in the back country.sometimes slower is more comfortable in the rough spots.

[@hinano316]

Great job man , that thing is like a goat 🐐

[@ThrottleWorks]

Thanks It's a blast! Definitely more videos to come 🤘

[@mrlariata9290]

Awesome ride and trails

[@cornwasher]

I think 15" wheels and a steering damper would improve the performance and handling.

[@holtpage8226]

Saw an interview with the company owner and he said when they added front suspension they went from a 15” rim to a 12” to keep the ride height the same, plus there are apparently more tire options with a 12” rim.

[@RideroftheStorm]

Love this video! Thanks for subscribing to my channel!

[@loghog4392]

I would like to see the Rokon go where there are no trails. Most Rokon vids show the bikes being ridden on trails that my KTM could handle easily.

[@ThrottleWorks]

@loghog4392 yeah if you dig a little deeper into my videos, I go some pretty rough places lol

[@loghog4392]

@@ThrottleWorks I will! Thanks, I'm trying to decide if I want drop the bucks on one to go places that have no trails. I'll do more watching and subscribe!

[@ThrottleWorks]

@loghog4392 Sweet! 🤘 I agree they can be spendy but have a ton of fun with it!

[@Richoshay1]

Its not meant for speed. It's a work horse that will haul or pull an animal out.

[@tannerpotter2494]

My next investment here in Alaska for my cabin in the mountains I’m going to be posting my videos when I get one of hunting and doing some wild shit on them up here

[@ThrottleWorks]

@@tannerpotter2494 Heck yeah! I need to get out there one day!

[@dennishein2812]

It’ll get you lost real easy if you ain’t careful.

[@mikeb1039]

Unique and fun in their own way, I'd rather a regular dirtbike. But they certainly have their place.

[@GunNut37086]

That was incredible, thanks for posting this!!! BTW...Rokon says the dry weight is 218 lbs does it really feel heavy or were you putting us on?

[@ThrottleWorks]

Yeah it was an attempt at a joke lol

[@GunNut37086]

@@ThrottleWorks I wish I had watched the second video before I asked that dumb question. It looks like you were picking it up pretty easy when it was stuck in that ice hole.

[@fixman88]

@@GunNut37086 And another cool thing is that you can actually pivot it around its kickstand to turn it around in tight spaces.

[@kadalium7716]

amazing motorcycle to climbing

[@tompatton4010]

Hey,thanks for the ride along!

[@ThrottleWorks]

Hey, no problem!🤘 definitely more to come!

[@theirishaxe9405]

You should air down a bit the ride will smooth out a ton

[@ThrottleWorks]

I've been running around 5-10psi but I'll definitely air way down for the next run!

[@theirishaxe9405]

@@ThrottleWorks such an awesome machine the rokon. Looking forward to more videos

[@miketee2444]

If these bikes and some real suspension it would really help with traction as well as comfort. They are pretty cool. Been around forever.

[@utsandstone]

Looks like you are going fast. I wish you would say how fast.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

I don’t know. Sure looks like a lot of wrestling it around just to go up/down an existing trail. And it appears to ride like crap on almost every surface. What’s so great about that? I’d take a 4- wheeler or a side x side over that any day.

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

I was thinking the same thing. It also sounds very loud which I do not want. I don't want to scare all the game away. I was also a little concerned about the air cooled. I had a 4 wheeler that was air cooled and it overheated a lot. Not sure how good the fan works and when in the water, what happens to the fan?

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

@@mo-reesespieces9066 The fan would be the absolute least of my concerns. Most, if not all liquid cooled atv’s have an electric fan to help keep them cool. Not that I’m defending Rokon at all but electric fans are on everything these days.

[@briancullen5183]

It can go places your 4wheeler won’t fit! If you can stay on it it will get you there. They were outlawed for trials riding back in the 70’s. A good rider can do unbelivable stuff on one. I’m still trying.

[@garyzeitler8679]

Excellent work. Sold!

[@ThrottleWorks]

Thanks! 🤘

[@robertwolfe2971]

You could buy better shocks and switch two a thicker seat

[@AM-bk9ei]

That looks like a fun workout.

[@ThrottleWorks]

Definitely! I tend to prefer it to the gym lol🤘

[@ohwell2790]

Sent an E-mail to get a quote on the street legal Rokon and plan extended trips in Arizona with it. By the way I am 78 and tired of setting on my ass. Retired military, life like this sucks.

[@snowtiger7425]

thing smokes through the trails

[@jeffbaker9847]

digging this video. riding over a tree, no worries. Anyone do maintenance on these trails, bringing a chainsaw along to clean things up? Doesn't look like there is enough traffic for that to matter, so if you personally would like to make the trail better when you ride it again in 2 months, I guess it's up to you.

[@shawnkrause417]

1000 lbs?

[@blindlemonpiesky]

.Nice! runs over things like a two wheel tank.

[@winny6673]

1000 lbs? American? Lol. 208 lbs is more like it.

[@jaymugridge1810]

Looks like north Idaho.

[@ivanhamlyn]

Think I'll stick with my 4wheeler

[@Hipporider]

I think it Rokon need to consider a EV version.

[@percyfaith11]

Kohler gas engine probably more reliable for back country and it's easier to carry an extra gallon of gas than it is to carry and use a solar recharger.

[@timhudson1846]

I hope Rokon never makes an electric one.. they most likely won't.

[@bobkoskovics2530]

7 pounds of air in those tires make sure you got 7 pounds of air in the front and rear tire

[@frankross5036]

Why?

[@pbear216]

Think I'll stick with my Honda CRF250L, this looks like too much work and not much fun!

[@roberthawxhurst3717]

Endless minuses will never make up for the two~wheel drive. Insane weight nearly all unsprung, half~assed suspension beats you to death Don't need 2wd on hugh travel lightweight bike virsus a hippo.. How often do you not get traction on a dirt bike?..........

[@onedayatatime8756]

1000 lbs? 😂 That's no Harley Davidson you've got there.

[@codydavenport8429]

I was thinking that didn't sound right lmao. According to the specs it's about 220 dry.

[@drew429420]

Yeah just saw this video after watching J leno's garage he had one of these on there and talking to the CEO that says it weighs 218 pounds ...

[@davidlaforce1855]

That thing looks like riding a bull, needs some kind of suspension system

[@ThrottleWorks]

It kind of is but that makes it all the more fun!

[@KENKENNIFF]

Great video

[@ThrottleWorks]

Thanks! I appreciate the support!

[@NPR10665]

I want one!

[@georgeleigh3552]

Can it out run a bear 🐻

[@sawboneiomc8809]

It only weighs about 230 pounds

[@ThrottleWorks]

It's actually 218 lbs dry. Obviously my joke fell flat lol

[@dougiequick1]

Not to be a troll or anything but if you ask me UNLESS you can actually use and need the front wheel drive on this? It really is a substandard motorcycle compared to what else is avaialble.....I can see someone not understanding what is available being attracted to this but ? meh....UNLESS someohow you can actually make use/need two wheel drive....and even then there are other options....even for big atv wheels there are other options.....not me but it is pretty quirky I guess

[@noduh736]

That looks like bear territory

[@ThrottleWorks]

You would not be wrong!

[@rickwhitson2804]

I miss my youth. Lmfao

[@LincolnSP150]

You said it weighs about 1000 Pounds. A full dressed Harley weighs about 1000 Pounds. The Rokon dry weight is 217 Pounds, no where neat 1000 Pounds. That why the Rokon is so great off road, it doesn't weigh all that much and you can easily horse it around.

[@harveynailbanger]

You dont do sarcasm much eh?

[@LincolnSP150]

@@harveynailbanger I do sarcasm fine, It appeared to me that you were under the wrong impression, that is why I corrected your assumption.

[@stephentardif1028]

1000lbs?? Published weight is 218 #

[@orestino6212]

I have 2021 TW200 and I think is better than the Rokon.

[@hurt1704]

The tw is better for riding, that said, this rokon will tow up to 2 thousand lbs and go more places. No denying that this machine is better for hard trails or pulling game

[@smartacus88]

Neat bikes for sure, but they cost way too much for what they are. I tend to be right-leaning politically most of the time, but Rokon charges WAY TO MUCH, and all because "mAdE iN aMeRiCa"

[@hurt1704]

Agreed. Why the hell are these things so expensive? Literally a little metal, a lawn mower engine, tires and wheels. They should be half of what they are. Pushing 10 grand is insanity..

[@sawboneiomc8809]

My. Left ass cheek weighs more than this bike.....1,000lbs 😂

[@Hipporider]

I like the EV Volcon Grunt , but it's not 2wd

[@edsonkidwell2522]

If you knew how to ride you would be standing on the footpegs instead your working far harder than you need too sad you don't do the Rokon justice

[@ThrottleWorks]

Getting better every day! 🤘 Thanks for watching! 🤘

[@Hipporider]

That's a bit unfair. Look at the pegs, they are mounted forward so I really can't see how you could stand on the pegs. Apparently, some folk stand up on the rear pegs to achieve what you're saying 🇦🇺

[@ohwell2790]

Well, slow down for crying out loud.

[@mitchculpepper738]

This thing looks like it’s about as much fun to ride as an original Honda 110 three wheeler with no suspension! Slow, rough and dangerous! I can’t believe someone would pay $9000 for this torture device!

[@ThrottleWorks]

You forgot tiring, back-breaking and outlandishly exciting while bordering the line of fun and too much fun! 🤘

[@tunes1702]

It's emp proof.

[@JJ-sv9kh]

That music🙁