Brief History of the Marque: Rotax
Rotax began life in Dresden, Germany in 1920 and was incorporated into
the Sachs group in 1930 and moved to Schweinfurt. In 1943 it was moved
to Austria where, in 1959, it merged with Lohner-Werke. Lohner-Rotax was
purchased by Bombadier of Canada in 1970 and built twostrokes for the various
Bombadier machines. In 1982 they built their first fourstrokes.
Rotax have been responsible for many highly successful engines including
those which power BMW's F650, the narrow-angle V-twin in Aprilia's
formidable Mille, numerous twin-cylinder twostrokes used in powered hang-gliders
and a range of horizontally-opposed four-cylinder aero engines. The engines
are also used in numerous gokarts and in Skidoo and Bombardier snowmobiles.
Rotax fourstroke singles are used in the extremely robust Armstrong
motorcycles, both civilian and military, and in modern Buell and MZ
machines. Aprilia won three world championships with Rotax two-strokes,
and also use their fourstroke singles to good effect in the Pegaso. Rotax
engines were also used in late-model Cotton road
racers, ATK and Can-Am motocrossers and SWM
off-road machines.
Fri Sep 25 2009
rickylough<at>yahoo.com
Rotax Opposed Twin
Rotax Engine Rotax
Hello. I have a friend trying to identify a Rotax opposed twin cyl.
engine and what years they were made, what kind of motorcycle they were
used in and what it's worth may be??? The engine is seized but is complete.
Any and all help will be surely appreciated. Looking forward to your reply!
Thank you! Rick
Minnesota
Tue Sep 29 2009
wjward99<at>aol.com
Electric starter
rotax 277
Do they make a electric starter for this model? I'm wanting to use
it on a boat as a air motor.
Bellville, Tx.
Tue Feb 10 2009
dgentacachem
gmail.com
Rotax engine kick start
Can-AM ASE 500
I need to know if anyone could help me find a kick starter for a 1985
can-am ase 500.
PA
Tue Feb 10 2009
jpjpsoftware.co.uk
SWM_1983 Owners_Guide.pdf
Bombardier Can-Am
Hi,
I'm trying to find information on the Rotax engine used in my can-am,
it's the same engine used in the SWM so I'd like
to download the manual but need a password.
Thanks,
J-P
Wakefield, UK
Sun Jan 11 2009
stelios.lezgisgmail.com
manual rotax 604 ds manual rotax 604 ds
manual ccm 604 ds rotax
athens
Sun Sep 21 2008
Agamedinorthstate.net
Rotax Engine 250cc kick start
Rotax 250cc
We have a rotax engine on a mini sprint car and it is 2 cylinders and
kick start has 2 carburetors and we know nothing eles, we cannot even find
a place where oil goes into it. If we send someone a picture could it be
identified? We think it's 250cc engine, my uncle had a stroke and
he built the car, he cannot tell us anything now.
Thanks,
Teresa
Thomasville, NC
It sounds like a competition
engine from the 1980's. Ed.
Fri Mar 07 2008
jwaggyembarqmail.com
rotax kart motor
rotax kart
looking for rotax air cooled 250cc or 125cc shifter kart motor running
or not
tx
Fri Sep 21 2007
martinarchercotiscali.co.uk
rotax engine
Hi i am trying to identify a twin cylinder water cooled rotax engine
believed to be 250 cc the cylinders are inline and it appears to have a
gearbox at present the engine is fitted to a dino go cart i would think
its over 20 years old- any ideas? many thanks martin ps could get a photo
if this helps
uk
............
i have also found the no of the engine V256/1140 if this helps many
thanks martin ps- the engine is in a go cart
Mon Jul 16 2007
longevity254yahoo.com
Nead parts and info
Rotax 125
Nead parts for rotax 125 around 1996-1998 its on a road race bike
Thanks
SJO
Tue Jun 26 2007
huckerobtinternet.com
Rotax Acton London 1915
Hello
I looking at a map of West London 1915 and spotted something called
The Rotax Works (Motor Accessories) in Chandos Road, Acton. Any information
about this? Thank you. I am interested in local history, industrial and
social in West London.
Dave Hucker.
London
Sat Dec 16 2006
roblouth
orange.net
Rotax 100cc go kart engines
Hi, I am trying to obtain some info on a rotax go kart engine. Carb
settings ect. Thanks Rob.
london
Tue Dec 05 2006
johnmdovehotmail.co.uk
Rotax 2 stroke engine wanted
Can-Am
Sirs, I hope this email finds you well.
I am trying to obtain either of the following motors ; 244 GS or MC,
280 GS or MC Rotax 2 strokes in reasonable condition. Any help or direction
would be appreciated. John Dove.
Northampton England.
Wed Apr 12 2006
cghuntersupanet
mystery tank
rotax london, birmingham, taunton.
Whilst researching a wartime Hurricane accident what appears to be
a copper tank was found, marked Rotax london Birmingham Taunton. As it
is made of copper as opposed to light alloy I dont think it is part of
the hurricane. If you think you can help I could send a photo and details.
Thanks Chris
cumbria
1977 Harley-Davidson Rotax Engine Trail Bike
image at
http://www.harley-davidsonofblacktown.com.au/18558.html
There is a Wood-Rotax at Allenmotorsports
If you have a query about Rotax Engines, or wish to share some information
about these classic Austrian machines, please contact
us!
