Hey, thanks Mike. The Rokon was what was in the back of my mind, that's it. Those wheels are big enough. Not sure about maintenance on that 2wd stuff, I'll research it.
Some of the large scooters are nice for what they are and for who they are made for, not that I wouldn't ride one but I don't think I'd buy one.
Had an uncle as a kid who made go-carts, a tractor, a min-jeep and several mini-bikes, most had industrial engines but "my" mini bike had a 12 hp chain saw engine and it flew! I usually crashed as it had small wheels, like 10" or so. So, small wheels are just too tricky, the faster you go there hairier it gets. Spoke to a few scooter guys passing through, they said you get use to the small wheels......it's the getting use to them without being black and blue is the hard part I bet.
But the Honda as mentioned and that Rokon is what I had in mind. Anymore?
Long time lurker, first time poster.
ROKONs are an essential part of my business plan (off the grid "stuff") and I can honestly say there isn't any other "bike" out there like them. If going super fast is your cup of tea, stop reading the rest of this post!
The ROKON (as I'm sure you've read elsewhere) is considered a tractor. There capabilities are geared towards off roading and simply put all other vehicles I've taken in to the back country to shame. 4 wheelers, dirt bikes and trail bikes have all been easily outdone the minute wheels touch "off the trail". Rivers, ponds, bogs, mud pits, swamps, steep inclines, sand, sand dunes, through forests with downed trees, mountain regions and deep snow....just a few place I've taken the Rokon. I have yet to get stuck and never not made it home.
Although I've never had to do an on the trail fix, it's very easy with simple tools. The Rokon was built with ease of maintenance and simplicity in mind. The majority of the bolts are the same size and it's chain driven, the engine is basic. If you can do basic maintenance and repairs on a chainsaw this bike is a cake walk!
If your goal is owning a machine that can basically "do it all", this is the one. Truly the AK 47 of off road vehicles!
I have used these in the UP of Michigan to go deep off the trails to remote hunting spots, upon arrival I've then used it to make sizable white tail food plots. It's uses are endless!
There is a company that sells street legal Rokons in Washington state.
http://www.taskysmetriccycle.com/id107.html
If you want more then 7hp engine check out these guys
http://fillmanmachining.com/product-category/power-bee-820/us820-engines
I'm in no way affiliated to either of these company's.