List of Honda three-wheeled all-terrain vehicles
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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. By 1973, Honda trademarked the moniker ‘All Terrain Cycle’, leading to a near universal recognition of all three-wheeled machines as ATC's, regardless of manufacturer. Honda's dominance of the ATC market peaked in 1984, with 370,000 units shipped and a 69% market share.[2] In 1985, Honda offered their most diverse line-up, with ten models available. Honda remained the leader in production and sales until voluntarily exiting the ATC market in 1987.
Line-Ups By Year[]
1970 | US90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
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1971 | US90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1972 | US90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1973 | ATC70K1 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 3-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting
US90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1974 | ATC90K1 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 3-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1975 | ATC90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1976 | ATC90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1977 | ATC90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1978 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 3-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC90 - 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1979 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 3-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC110 - 105cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1980 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 3-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting
ATC110 - 105cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC185 - 180cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Recoil Starting |
1981 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 3-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting
ATC110 - 105cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC185S - 180cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC200 - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC250R - 248cc 2-Stroke Air Cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-Speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC |
1982 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting
ATC110 - 105cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC185S - 180cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC200 - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC200e “Big Red” - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Dual-Range Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC250R - 248cc 2-Stroke Air Cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-Speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC |
1983 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting
ATC110 - 105cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC185S - 180cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC200 - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC200E “Big Red” - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Dual-Range Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC200X - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Manual clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting ATC250R - 248cc 2-Stroke Air Cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-Speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting |
1984 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting
ATC110 - 105cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC125M - 124cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting ATC200ES “Big Red” - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Shaft Driven 2wd 5-speed Dual-Range w/Reverse Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC200M - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC200S - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Recoil Starting ATC200X - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Manual clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting ATC250R - 248cc 2-Stroke Air Cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-Speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting |
1985 | ATC70 - 72cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC
ATC110 - 105cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC ATC125M - 124cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 4-speed Dual-Range auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting ATC200M - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC200S - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC ATC200X - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Manual clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting ATC250ES “Big Red” - 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Shaft Driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC250R - 246cc 2-Stroke Liquid cooled Chain driven 2wd 6-Speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting ATC250SX - 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Shaft Driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting ATC350X- 350cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain Driven 2wd 6-speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting |
1986 | ATC125M - 124cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting
ATC200S - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Auto-clutch Recreation ATC ATC200X - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Manual clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting ATC250ES “Big Red” - 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Shaft Driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC250R - 250cc 2-Stroke Liquid cooled Chain driven 2wd 6-Speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC ATC250SX - 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Shaft Driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting ATC350X- 350cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain Driven 2wd 6-speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting |
1987 | ATC125M - 124cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting
ATC200X - 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Chain driven 2wd 5-speed Manual clutch Sport ATC w/Kick Starting ATC250ES “Big Red” - 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Shaft Driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse Auto-clutch Utility ATC w/Electric Starting ATC250R - 250cc 2-Stroke Liquid cooled Chain driven 2wd 6-Speed Manual Clutch Sport ATC (1987 Model not available in the US) ATC250SX - 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled Shaft Driven 2wd 5-speed w/Reverse Auto-clutch Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting |
All Production Models by Designation[]
ATC70 - Produced in 1973–74, and again from 1978–85, this ATC is equipped with a 72cc 4-Stroke Air-Cooled Horizontal OHV Engine, to a 4-speed Auto-clutch transmission and chain final drive. It is a Recreation ATC.
ATC90 - Produced from 1974–1978, this ATC is equipped with a 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-Cooled Horizontal OHV Engine, to a 4-speed Dual-Range Auto-Clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Recreation ATC.
US90 - Produced from 1970–1973, this ATC is equipped with a 89.5cc 4-Stroke Air-Cooled Horizontal OHV Engine, to a 4-speed Dual-Range Auto-Clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Recreation ATC.
ATC110 - Produced from 1979–1985, this ATC is equipped with a 105cc 4-Stroke Air-Cooled Horizontal OHV Engine, to a 4-speed Dual-Range Auto-Clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Recreation ATC.
ATC125M - Produced from 1984–1987, the first iteration (1984-85) is equipped with a 124cc 4-Stroke Air-Cooled Horizontal OHV engine, to a 4-speed Dual-Range Auto-Clutch transmission, while later models host a 124cc Vertical OHV engine to a 5-Speed w/reverse Auto-clutch transmission, to a Chain final drive. It is a utility ATC w/Electric Starting
ATC185 - Produced in 1980, this ATC is equipped with a 180cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Auto-clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Recreation ATC.
ATC185S - Produced from 1981–1983, this ATC is equipped with a 180cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Auto-clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Recreation ATC. Although similar to the 185, the 185S had a wheelbase of 44.1 inches, 1.6 inches shorter than the 185 and 22 inch tires replacing the 25 inch tires on the 185. The seat height was raised 0.6 inch to 26.2 inches. Weight decreased to 270.1 pounds.
ATC200 - Produced from 1981–1983, this ATC is equipped with a 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Auto-clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a recreation ATC.
ATC200E "Big Red" - Produced in 1983–1984, this ATC is equipped with a 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Dual-range Auto-clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Utility ATC w/Electric starting.
ATC200ES "Big Red" - Produced in 1985, this ATC is equipped with a 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Dual range w/reverse Auto-clutch transmission and Shaft final drive. It is a Utility ATC w/Electric starting.
ATC200M - Produced in 1984–1985, this ATC is equipped with a 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Auto-clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Recreation ATC w/Electric starting.
ATC200S - Produced from 1984–1986, this ATC is equipped with a 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Auto-clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Recreational ATC.
ATC200X - Produced from 1983–1987, this ATC is equipped with a 192cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed Manual clutch transmission and Chain final drive. It is a Sport ATC w/Kick Starting. The ATC200X was directly related to the Honda ATC200 line.
ATC250 ES “Big Red” - Produced from 1985–1987, this ATC is equipped with a 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed w/Reverse, Auto-clutch transmission and Shaft final drive. It is a Utility ATC w/Electric Starting
ATC250R - Produced from 1981–1987, The first iteration (1981-84) is equipped with a 248cc Air-cooled engine and 5-Speed Manual Clutch transmission, while later models host a 246cc 2-Stroke Liquid cooled engine and 6-Speed Manual Clutch transmission, to a Chain final drive. This is a Sport ATC w/Kick Starting. The ATC250R was Honda only consumer race-dedicated ATC.
ATC250SX - Produced from 1985–1987, this ATC is equipped with a 246cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 5-speed w/Reverse Auto-clutch transmission and Shaft final drive. It is a Recreation ATC w/Electric Starting
ATC350X - Produced in 1985–1986, this ATC is equipped with a 350cc 4-Stroke Air-cooled OHV engine, to a 6-speed Manual Clutch transmission and Chain final drive. This is a Sport ATC w/Kick Starting
References[]
- ^ US90.com (2007-08-24). "US90 History". ATC90.com. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Brent Mcnamee (2011-07-07). "The History of ATVs". AtvCourse.com. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
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