KTM 2WD hybrid dirt bike

Currently, there is only one commercially available two wheel drive motorcycle – the Rokon. The Rokon is a go-anywhere machine – with big wide tyres and both wheels driven, it’ll take people places that normal motorcycles can’t go (at least being ridden by people with normal skills) but it’s not a mainstream product.

There's also the Christini, which offers a mechanical 2WD conversion kit for 2004-present Honda CRF250R, CRF250X, and CRF450X models and KTM 250/300 2-strokes and 450/505 4-strokes. The Honda kit costs US$4000 and the KTM kit is US$4600.

Christini's patented mechanical All Wheel Drive system delivers power from the motorcycle transmission to the front wheel through a series of chains and shafts. To get an idea of the advantages of the AWD (aka 2WD) system, check out the testimonials for the Christini system:

“I came away impressed. In loose, rocky, sandy uphill situations, it's magic, a real advantage. There's a reason four-wheel-drive cars rule the off-road.” Ryan Dudek, Cycle World, April 2007

“The Christini bike worked really awesome on the muddy, icy, and rutted climbs. I just kept passing riders and taking harder and harder lines, looking for an opening to get by.” Geoff Aaron Racer X, March 2007

“Without the Christini it would have probably taken me at least an hour longer, and I would have had to take multiple tries at some of the climbs. The two-wheel drive saved energy and worked flawlessly.” Adam Booth, Dirt Bike, March 2007

“It was almost like cheating in the mud. There were riders stuck all over the plaec and I just blasted past with no problems. The difference is like going mud-bogging in a family wagon versus a purpose built 4x4. All-wheel-drive is the way to go off road and Christini's got it covered!” Derek Stealhy, Dirt Rider Magazine, October 2006

“This is it. This is the wave of the future. Once AWD bikes become available off road riding will never be the same.” Paul Clipper, Trail Rider, October 2005

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