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ATC200ES "Big Red", produced in 1984, was a further evolution of the ATC200E, adding a reverse gear, still no rear suspension but added shaft final drive. Power transmission was delivered via a 5-speed Auto-clutch dual range transmission. It is a utility ATC with electric starting, and front and rear racks were again standard equipment. [4]
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 ]
The ATC200X, released in 1983, was Honda's first 4-stroke Sport model. The machine was based on the ATC200 line, but was virtually unique in its set-up and engine tuning. . It featured a 5-speed transmission with manual clutch and full suspension with 7.3” of front travel and 6.7” of rear trav
Honda followed that effort in 1983 with the ATC200X, an easy-to-handle 192 cc (0.192 L; 11.7 cu in) four-stroke Sport ATC that was ideal for new riders. Not to be outdone, Kawasaki and Yamaha responded with their own Sport ATCs. 1984 saw the release of the Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate, and Yamaha followed in 1985 with the Tri-Z 250.
The Honda ATC250R's competition came largely from the Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate 3 and Yamaha Tri-Z 250, and to a smaller extent from companies such as Tiger ATV. The ATC250R is often compared to the Honda ATC350X, a sport ATC featuring a 350cc 4-stroke engine. The ATC350X was not competitive on professional circuits, and was better suited to ...
The Honda ATC125M was a three-wheeled All Terrain Cycle released in 1984, and received a major revision in 1986. The model was sold through 1987, when Honda voluntarily discontinued sales of ATC's. The model was sold through 1987, when Honda voluntarily discontinued sales of ATC's.
Honda Odyssey was a line of single-seat four-wheel [1] all-terrain vehicles produced by the Honda Motor Company between 1977 and 1989. 1979 Honda Odyssey FL250. Note the original engine has been replaced with a Polaris 440 cc snowmobile engine. The original engine is a 250cc single cylinder air-cooled two stroke engine.
By 1982, he had been promoted full-time to Honda's Grand Prix team, who by then had given up on the NR500 and developed the NS500 three cylinder, two-stroke. In 1983 , Spencer won his first 500cc World Championship at the age of 21, becoming the youngest person to win the title, a distinction previously held by Mike Hailwood .