Rokon

Submitted by Bill St. Clair on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:27:07 GMT  <== Gadgets ==> 

I think I've blogged the Rokon "moto-tractor" before, but I've recently become more interested in it. Yesterday's snow storm made me realize that I'd be much more excited about snow if I had a Rokon to play in it. Practical, too. The true all terrain vehicle (ATV). Two-wheel drive. 5" or 8" wide knobby tires. Climbs a 60 percent slope. Goes over 2-foot diameter fallen trees. Fords 2-foot deep streams. Conquers deep snow. Carries 1,000 pounds. Lots of accessories. What's not to like? Pictured below is the Scout, $5,575.00.

Rokon Scout

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Anything that can do a four-wheel drive can do better

Submitted by heuristic on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:18:55 GMT

As the subject line says - in greater comfort and with a greater load.

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Almost agree

Submitted by Bill St. Clair on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:06:14 GMT

I almost agree with you. The Rokon can fit places a 4-wheeler can't. It can also go across a steep incline without rolling. It also rips up the terrain less. It can be carried on the back of an SUV; no trailer necessary. And, I think I'll have more fun on it, but that's a matter of taste, and there's no accounting for taste.

I must admit that I've been tempted by a low-end 4-wheel ATV. Costs a little less, and, for my likely uses, will be just as good, if not quite as much fun.

I also wonder if the Rokon can be licensed for use on the road. 4-wheel ATVs cannot, at least not in NY state.

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"Climbs a 60 degree

Submitted by bob r on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:08:09 GMT

"Climbs a 60 degree slope."

Minor quibble: in the video he said it can climb a 60 percent slope. That would be about 31 degrees (45 degrees is a 100% slope).

Does look interesting though.

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Thanks for the correction

Submitted by on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:33:20 GMT

Thanks for the correction. Fixed.

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