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In 1974, Rokon produced the RT340 TCR Automatic motorcycle, using a snowmobile-type Salsbury CVT, rear wheel drive only, and dual disc brakes. Another unusual feature was a pull cord to start the engine. The transmission freewheels with the engine at idle; starts to engage about 2800 RPM; and is tuned so the engine always runs near peak power ...
Although some mopeds, such as the VéloSoleX, had friction drive to the front tire, a motorcycle engine normally drives the rear wheel, power being sent to the driven wheel by belt, chain or shaft. Historically, some 2,000 units of the Megola were produced between 1921 and 1925 with front wheel drive, [ 1 ] and the modern Rokon , an all terrain ...
The following is a list of motorcycle manufacturers worldwide, sorted by extant/extinct status and by country. These are producers whose motorcycles are available to the public, including both street legal as well as racetrack-only or off-road-only motorcycles .
610: Chain drive. Similar to 600, except with a 12-inch (300 mm) rear wheel. 665: Chain drive. Similar to 600, except with full suspension. 666: Chain drive. Included 12-inch (300 mm) rear wheel and full suspension with lower gearing. 670 Nova: Bonham worm gear drive. The fastest model, with a top speed of 36 mph (58 km/h).
Rokon may refer to: Rokon, South Sudan , a city in Central Equatoria Rokon (motorcycle manufacturer) , a Rochester, New Hampshire-based motorcycle manufacturer
TW is short for Trail Way. In 2001 an update was made that removed the kick start and replaced the front drum brake with a disc brake. Due to its large tires, it has been compared to the 2-wheel-drive Rokon [3] and has been called a "two-wheeled quad". [4]
The most common forms of all-wheel drive are: 1x1 All unicycles Reflects one axle with one wheel capable of being powered. 2x2 Some motorcycles and bikes Reflects two axles with one wheel on each capable of being powered. 4×4 (also, four-wheel drive or 4WD) Reflects two axles with both wheels on each capable of being powered. 6×6 (also, six ...
A two-wheel-drive bicycle with the front wheel propelled by the arms and the rear wheel by the legs (demonstrated by its Dutch inventor on Polygoon, 1942). For two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles, the term is used to describe vehicles that can power the front as well as the back wheel.