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    Lightweight 2x2 Russian ATV motorcycle - video

    Lightweight 2x2 Russian ATV motorcycle dubbed "Tarus". Like a Rokon, but lighter and less expensive. 3:00 video:




    More: http://moto2x2.com/en/

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    It looks to be considerably lighter and likely higher geared than a Rokon, but I'd still be inclined toward a Rokon for quality, parts availability and customer service, at least here in the states.

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    My cousins had a couple trailbreakers back in the mid 60s. My Uncle bought them as tools to be used in the potato fields when running the irrigation lines. they could pull a fair sized little cart behind them loaded with the 2" curved irrigation pipes. Prior to getting the bikes we all had to pull the carts and move the pipes by hand. So it was safe to say that the trailbreakers were not to be used as pleasure toys. I don't know when the company became Rokon probably sometime in the 70's
    I agree with IAMSatisfied on parts and reliability here in the States but in Europe or Asia I would have to go with the Russian version
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    Where does the weight reduction come in? Compared to a Rokon? the rokon was actually heavy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ralphxyz View Post
    Where does the weight reduction come in? Compared to a Rokon? the rokon was actually heavy.
    looks like a lot of plastic very small diameter tubular frame probably aluminum or possibly titanium, minimal sized drive train and a very lightweight engine, also looks to be much smaller than the Rokon in size. I remember back in the 60's the honda 50 engine transmission combo @ 5 brake HP weighed less than a Brigs & Stratton and a lot less than a 5 hp Kohler engine it barely weighed any more than a 5 hp 2 cycle Clinton lawnmower engine and engines of today weigh even less
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rangi View Post
    Actually a bike with both wheels powered is a good argument for going electric.
    The power train is totally contained within the hubs of the wheels. Front and rear wheels can be the same the advancement in battery designs are making leaps every few years.
    I think the tire sizes could stand some optional improvements for the Ubco though. the 275x17 size seems a little lacking in width for serious off road riding if it were to be used as a mode of transportation for hunting small of medium game in the woods the trailer option would be a necessity but they didn't give specs of load or towing capacity. It stated a recharge in 6 to 8 hours so having a couple of spare batteries and a roll up or fold up solar panel could mean nearly unlimited use while camping. So maybe a big brother version might be a worthwhile venture. or even a quad



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