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| Year | Model | Characteristics |
| 62-63 | MK1 |
JLO model LK101L 2-stroke engine of 98cc. Earlier machines used a small Maico kart engine which was essentially a Maico motorcycle engine without the gearbox. Fluid drive primary coupling (some possibly manual clutch) Albion transmission Drum brake Most had a coffee can type muffler mounted under seat, some had a chrome exhaust on the left side Large coffin tank with plastic cap Aquila or Innocenti seat Painted green If you have one of these, please email me with info! They are very rare and I am always interested in finding out what detail differences the early machines have. |
| 63-64 | MK2 |
West Bend Power Bee 820 2-stroke engine of 134cc. Early engines were model SA821, later engines were model 82007 Fluid drive primary coupling with an aluminum "egg" shaped cover (some had an aluminum cover with "Trail-Breaker" cast into it, anyone having one of these, I would really enjoy seeing a picture) Albion transmission Drum brake (some had drum brakes front and rear) Small can muffler on right side Large coffin tank with plastic cap Aquila seat Painted bright yellow "Chrome Yellow" (not Rokon "School Bus Yellow") |
| 64 | MKD |
Same as MK2. These bikes were sold disassembled as a kit for the buyer to build |
| 65-73 | MK3 |
aka Ol' Yeller West Bend style 134cc 2-stroke engine model 82007 Centrifugal clutch Albion transmission 15 inch aluminum drum wheels Drum brake 1965-66, disc brake 1967-73 Large can muffler on right side 1965-71, muffler under rear fender 1971-73 Small coffin tank with plastic cap 1965-69, larger tank with metal cap 1969-73, small peanut tank with scalloped sides offered in 1969 Aquila seat, some 1970-73 fitted with larger MK4 style banana seat MK3 Automatic offered from 1970-73 fitted with a torque-converter in place of the Albion transmission |
| 70-73 | MK4 |
West Bend 820 style 134cc model 82007 2-stroke engine Centrifugal clutch Albion transmission 12 inch steel spoked wheels Disc brake Muffler mounted under rear fender Front fender Large metal tank with metal gas cap Banana seat Available in a varity of colors MK4 Automatic offered 1970-73 fitted with a torque-converter in place of the Albion transmission |
| 71-73 | RT140 |
Rear wheel drive only West Bend style 134cc model 82007 2-stroke engine Torque-converter and jackshaft, no transmission Front and rear disc brakes Muffler mounted under rear fender Front fender Large metal tank with metal gas cap Banana seat Steel 5-spoked wheels Available in a varity of colors |
| 74-85 | MK5 |
Ranger 15 inch aluminum drum wheels West Bend style 134cc model 82007 2-stroke engine. Model 82031 starting in 1982 Plunger 3 speed transmission, push/pull shifter on right side Torque-converter Fat metal tank with metal cap, plastic tank 1977 and later Banana seat Front and rear disc brakes Muffler mounted on left side of bike Front fender Fiberglass side covers Improved "locked" driveline introduced in 1975 Special Ranger Ltd Bicentennial model offered in 1976 |
| 74-85 | MK6 |
Scout Same as MK5 but with steel 12 inch wheels |
| 85-Current | MK7 |
Ranger and Scout, but advertised at various times as Trail-Breaker, Tote-Goat, Moto-Tractor, MT-670, MT-850, Fire Ranger, All Terrain Tractor, MX-110 and Aqua-Trak depending on accesories or the whim of Rokon management West Bend style 134cc. Model 82031 with solid-state ignition. Displaces 134cc regardless of what Rokon said or how they advertised it, it is not 146cc Aluminum 15 inch "tank" wheels (Ranger) Steel 12 inch wheels (Scout) Plunger 3 speed transmission, push/pull shifter on right side Torque-converter Plastic gas tank Banana seat Front and rear disc brakes Muffler mounted on left side of bike Front fender Steering head changed from bushings to bearings in 1986 Brake calipers updated in 1986 |
| 94-Current | MK8 |
Ranger Honda 5.5 horse power 4-stroke engine Aluminum or steel 12 or 15 inch wheels Plunger 3 speed transmission, push/pull shifter on right side Torque-converter Plastic gas tank Banana seat, most fitted with "shock" seat Front and rear disc brakes |
| 99-Current | MK9 |
Trail-Breaker or Trail-Breaker 2 Kohler 4-stroke engine Plunger 3 speed transmission, push/pull shifter on right side Torque-converter Plastic gas tank with plastic cap Banana "shock" seat Front and rear disc brakes |