#Atc 250r vs professional#

Overall, that’s not stopping bidders who know how hard these are to find both due to the limited production and to so many examples being wrecked or otherwise damaged and rebuilt. The ignition switch is cracked, and there are some cosmetic blemishes to the plastic fairings.

It’s all original except for a new front tire and replacement air cleaner. The seller of this example has found one of the very few 1986 models left that hasn’t been damaged or modified in any way. Incredibly, with the new engine and a six-speed transmission, the 250R was capable of a top speed north of 70 miles per hour. The popular Pro-Link suspension technology continued to be used, while front and rear suspension travel was increased to almost 10 inches.

The 250R seen here was a monster (in the best way possible), equipped with a new, more powerful liquid cooled engine and a stronger frame. Honda eventually agreed to stop selling its three wheelers as a way to a quell the building firestorm, but not before releasing a high performance model for 1985/1986. Deaths and serious injuries resulting from roll-overs soon began to pile up, along with the lawsuits. It became obvious within short order that Honda’s dealer network wasn’t properly advising inexperienced riders and parents of children that the ATC wasn’t intended for rookie riders.

#Atc 250r vs professional#

The professional riders shown hurtling the ATCs into impressive drifts across sand dunes or dusty trailers were inspirational to the average rider, but the three wheeled Hondas weren’t the kind of vehicle that permitted amateur riders to look more talented than they were. When the promotional videos debuted for Honda’s ATC line, it was hard not to be tempted into ownership. You can swap 85-86 rear shocks with no issues. The issue with the use of an 86-87 TRX250R or an 86 ATC250R swingarm on an 85 ATC250R is you will need to use the 86-87 rear brake assembly, stay, bearing carrier, and axle. Sales ended abruptly as lawsuits began to mount, and that makes survivor examples like this 1986 Honda ATC 250R here on eBay so collectible today. You can use an 86 or 87 TRX250R swingarm on an 85 or 86 ATC250R. These ATVs were a way for Honda to make it through the winter season on something other than snowmobile sales, but there was a big problem: the bikes were intended for mature riders only, and dealers were selling these three-wheelers to everyone from kids to adults who couldn’t much drive a car correctly, let alone a high-powered three-wheeler. When it comes to vintage ATVs, Honda’s lineup of rowdy three-wheelers have earned a somewhat legendary reputation.