Rokon Motorcycles?

[SnowmoJoe]

Has anyone ever heard of Rokon Motorcycles? They are slow-speed 2WD motorcycles built in New Hampshire.

I thought the company had gone out of business years ago, but recently I got information that the US military is using them. Does anyone have any photos of some of their more recent products? I'd love to see one and maybe see how they work - I never understood how you could have power to the front wheel of a motorcycle and still have steering.

My father almost bought this company - I believe - back in the early 80s. Somewhere around here we have a betamax promotional video.

[smallengineguy]

They are made 10 minutes from me in Rochester. They use a driveshaft from the frame/engine to the front fork, then use a chain drive to turn the wheel. The wheels even have gas tanks in them! Check them out:

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