Monday, September 3, 2018

We used to make things in this country #296 Rolo-Moto

Here's an oddity. An unknown number of these Rolo-Moto Moto-Trails were built at St Therese, Quebec in the early seventies. There is very little info online about this vehicle. The tires are unique, large low-pressure balloon type tires vulcanized to a steel rim. Apparently they were not the most of stable of things to ride.


 Power is provided by a German Solo 2 stroke single and CVT.



The owner also has the beginnings of a second one.
Update; A brochure was found on ebay. Thanks, Benoit!
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7 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 25, 2019 at 9:44 PM

    Hi
    Is the rolo-moto is for sale?
    I'm interested,I'm located in Quebec

    Thanks

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  2. Mister GAugust 26, 2019 at 1:59 AM

    Thanks, I can put you in contact with the owner, but I don't think he wants to sell. He is looking for any information on the vehicles though, if you have any.

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  3. Mister GSeptember 9, 2019 at 10:32 AM

    Hi, The owner is wondering how anyone else knows about this oddball machine! If you would, please send your email address to gerald@vanwyngaarden.ca? I'll forward it on. Thanks!

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  4. UnknownMay 30, 2020 at 10:02 AM

    ...just in case it can be helpful... there's one for sale right now in Montreal on Kijiji for 150$ (mostly for parts)
    here's the link :



    Veuillez consulter cette annonce :

    Moto Rolomoto,
    https://www.kijiji.ca/v-motocross/ville-de-montreal/moto-rolomoto/1503596445?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

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  5. MichelAugust 11, 2022 at 9:44 AM

    Hi everybody, sorry for my english. Bought one of these thing last week. Wondering if someone no where i can find parts for this bike. Im from montreal, quebec. Thank you.

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  6. Mister GAugust 15, 2022 at 3:41 PM

    Hi, Please send me (gerald@vanwyngaarden.ca) your email address, I'll put you in touch with the owner of the machines in the post. Maybe they can help.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 10, 2023 at 10:31 PM

    Hello I am the grandson of the builder who made these bikes! I live in Washington United States. I’m very interested to find one of these bikes to restore! I have the original brochure with my father posing on the bike itself. I believe there were only 200 made ever. Any information on these bikes would be much appreciated as I’m looking to find one to restore and keep in the family. Feel free to contact me at +12533892190 or sambrien171@yahoo.com thank you

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