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Honda began researching All Terrain Vehicles as early as 1967. [1] Within 18 months they had designed and shipped their first three-wheeled vehicle, designated US90, as a 1970 model. Honda's dominance of the ATC market peaked in 1984, with 370,000 units shipped and a 69% market share. [2]
Pages in category "Honda ATVs" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. H. Honda ATC125M; Honda ATC200;
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Honda collaborated with Rover in the development and marketing of the Honda Concerto, Rover 200, 400, 600 and 800. The 800 was called the Sterling in the US. Honda partnered with Isuzu in the 1990s to produce the Passport and the Acura SLX.
Following the previous Rancher ATV models (TRX350 & TRX400) Honda completely redesigned the Rancher line to improve all aspects of the ATV. Changes included a bigger and more powerful 420cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, electronic Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), liquid cooling, and the ability to change from 2WD to 4WD on equipped models.
The machines lacked luggage racks and other utilitarian features, commonplace on most other ATCs or ATVs. In 1970, Honda created the three-wheeled “All Terrain Cycle” market nearly single-handedly with the release of the Honda US90. [1] As the popularity of ATCs exploded in the late seventies, Honda began to diversify their line.
Honda R&D Americas, Inc. (HRA) is an American division of Honda Motor Company that develops automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, outdoor power equipment; lawnmowers, boat outboard engines, and jet engines. It develops vehicles for Honda and Acura sales in conjunction with other global R&D centers.
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Honda introduced the Rincon as their new top-of-the-line ATV using their largest ATV liquid-cooled four-stroke engine. The Rincon was the first ATV to feature an automotive-style automatic 3 speed transmission which shifts either automatically or can be switched to manual mode (called the Electronic Shift Program).