Looking out my window at the falling snow reminded me of this tip I received a few days ago. 2Moto, in Nampa, Idaho wants you to keep riding even when the weather outside is frightful. So they offer the Radix, a kit to convert your dirtbike to a snowbike and the Rogue, a complete 650cc snowbike ready to ride.
The Radix kit is available for a wide variety of applications:
* Honda- CRF 2002-2009 450R - 450X, 250F, 250X
* Yamaha- YZF 2003-2009 450F - WR 450, 250F, WR250
* KTM- 2000-2009 400 - 450 - 505 - 520 - 525 - 530
* Husaberg- 450 - 550 - 650
* Service Honda- (CR 500 motor, 250X chassis)
* Kawasaki- 2006-2009 KXF450R, KLX 450
* Suzuki- RMZ 450 2005-2009
Prices are pretty reasonable considering your riding season extends year round, which is a big deal for those of us in snow country, you warm weather guys need not bother. The Radix kit starts at: $4,249 while the Rogue begins at $12,950. Kinda cool.
We wrote about snow bikes a couple of years ago and P.T Anderson sent us some links back then, too. Thanks again for the tip, P.T.!
Link: 2Moto
Chris says
I know there’s the advantage of not having to store a second vehicle and all that, but why not just buy a nice snowmobile? At these prices, you could have both a motorcycle *and* a snowmobile.
taxman says
i could see people doing it for the cool factor, but i agree with the above poster. $4,249 gets you one heck of a nice used snow machine.
will says
This is the same idea as the snow hawk. I don’t really see any benefits over the snow hawk, therefore I do not see this concept being successful. Plus the snow hawk looks cooler.
ol' Tex says
The snow would be melted b4 ya got that thing hitched up.
Azzy says
Crystler used to sell something like that, based on a powerbee (?) engine.
Hawk says
Now this is the true meaning of “cool”, eh?
Brandon says
They have to offer competitive prices with the used snowmobile market. It does cut down on the space taken up by machines but double the maintenance needed. If the price was cut in half i could see trying it out but for 4 grand there are a lot of really nice sleds out there.
hoyt says
why all the comparisons to the traditional snow mobiles in reference to only price? This looks to offer a “riding” experience that is significantly different than a snow mobile.
2 can probably fit in a pickup truck (which the dirt rider most likely already has), saving on the need to buy a trailer or snow mobile bed lift.
todd says
I be scared out of my mind riding that thing. Since the last time it snowed around here was 1975 or so I can’t comment on whether or not it would be worth the money. Considering what it takes to build stuff like this it’s probably not that bad.
-todd
Clive says
Looks like a fantastic way to break your leg.
Clive says
turning a motorcycle and turning a snowmobile are two very different practices.. without the lateral support of two skis, it seems that you would get thrown off or fall down when you pulled on the handle bars.
QrazyQat says
With deep snow (and really deep pockets) it looks like it could be lots of fun. But then I’ve heard a decent small dirt bike in medium deep snow is lots of fun anyway, and you don’t have to hock your retirement to do it.
Wol says
Again it seems like a case of doing it ‘cos you can. Who cares if it costs a lot? (most things cost a lot) Someone will like it and have to have one. If not enough of these people exist, they won’t be available for long – but give it a go. There is always a chance to criticize and not enough encouragement for new products (even if they are not new ideas). I don’t need one of these but it looks well made and I like the idea. It is easy to break your leg skiing too.
ZREXER says
The Chrysler Snorunner, had one once but never used it.
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/01/chrysler-snorunner-experiencin.html
oTTo says
I could see swapping back to a regular front tire, leaving the track where it is, and riding all over ever bit of sand dune I could find.
Skizick says
I’m trying to hookup a ski to my old hotshoe. Get Slideways!!
Skizick says
Next, pontoons and a jetski pump for the summer!!
mike says
Why all the comparison to a traditional sled? These ride completely different and require dirt riding skills/strength. I think it is a great buy. Purchase a good used CRFX/WRF for $3500, Track kit for $4000, Supermotard wheels/lowering kit for $2000 and you have a four season, all terrain (including street) ride for under $10K. Sure it would only be a short distance hack, but man what fun it would be.
wd515 says
Clive is right. It is damn hard to turn a snowmobile with two skis with weight on them, imagine one ski with a small engine?
I would be curious to know how it handles on the snow, and, if it steers at all.
mike says
If you have ever ridden a sit-down/stand-up watercraft lift the Sea-doo HX or the Yamaha Blaster, it turns and handles very similar in deep (18″+) snow.
Adrian says
these kits are very well constructed. and not a bad buy for the price nevermnd freedom to extend a season. snowmbiles require big storage space, another engine to maintain. it would be nice to test drive one. the pics on 2moto.com show a number of good stunts. http://www.2moto.com/Photos/Ground_Zero/