Both the 19 models were fitted with front and rear suspension offering travel of 6.7 inches and 4.3 inches respectively. The first model in 1981 had a front four-pot disc brake and a rear drum, 1982 saw the rear drum replaced with a disc. The single cylinder two stroke motor had a balancer shaft to cut vibrations at higher RPMs, a 5-speed transmission, and what was essentially a live axle rear bolted to a swing arm with a fully adjustable monoshock. Honda invested heavily in the model and its development, every couple of years brought significant upgrades to keep it ahead of its competitors and establish Honda as the de facto choice for aspiring racers. The first generation ATC 250R was the fastest three-wheeler in its class by a significant margin, it recorded a slew of race wins and established itself as the trike to beat in top flight competition. The Honda ATC 250R was first introduced in 1981 with an air-cooled, two stroke, single-cylinder engine and one intention – to dominate three-wheeler racing.Īll Honda three-wheelers had been four strokes prior to this, the 248cc two-stroke that was used in the ATC 250R was far more suitable for racing, Honda coupled it with front and rear suspension (which unusual on a three-wheeler at the time), and a chassis designed for racing. The Honda ATC 250R Specifications and Model History Ultimately these three-wheelers would be replaced with quad bikes due to safety concerns, many amateur riders were injured and some where killed when they flipped their three-wheelers, this was particularly common on sand dunes and other hilly terrain. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed transmission and a replacement gold-finished drive chain.The Honda ATC 250R is remembered today as one of the leading lights of the three-wheeled craze that swept the motorcycle world in the 1970s and 1980s. The spark plug was replaced during the refurbishment, and the oil was changed. The air-cooled 248cc two-stroke single was repainted and features a kickstarter, a 30mm piston-valve carburetor, electronic ignition, a shortened air intake, a UNI filter, and a black-finished exhaust system with a heat shield. No odometer or hour meter is equipped, therefore total mileage is unknown. The ignition switch and grips have been replaced. The repainted handlebar is mounted in aluminum pullback risers and carries the clutch lever, parking-brake mechanism, and switchgear for ignition and lighting on the left along with the front brake lever and a thumb throttle on the right. The rear brake master cylinder was replaced during the refurbishment. Braking is supplied by single hydraulic discs at the front wheel and on the rear axle. Suspension consists of an air-adjustable 35mm trailing-axle fork as well as a swingarm and Pro-Link rising-rate linkage with a remote-reservoir monoshock that is adjustable for both compression and rebound damping. Gold-finished alloy wheels measuring 11″ up front and 8″ out back show scuffs and dents and wear a mixed set of Carlisle 489 front and Sun F A021 rear tires. The removed bodywork and seat cover are included in the sale. Additional features include folding foot pegs, black number panels on the rear fenders, a black rear grab bar, and a headlight with a tubular guard. The padded seat was fitted with a replacement cover, and the taillight was replaced. The double-cradle frame, headlight housing, and 2.8-gallon fuel tank were repainted in red by the seller, and the machine was fitted with matching replacement plastics and decals during the refurbishment. This ATC 250R is now offered at no reserve in Colorado with its removed components and a bill of sale. A refurbishment completed in 2022 included repainting the frame, engine, and several black-finished components as well as recovering the seat and replacing the bodywork, decals, tires, taillight, ignition switch, drive chain, spark plug, grips, and air filter. The seller acquired the vehicle in 2017, reportedly from its second owner. Equipment includes adjustable full suspension, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, gold-finished aluminum wheels, front and rear lighting, a kickstarter, electronic ignition, a padded blue seat, and a rear grab bar. This 1983 Honda ATC 250R is finished in red and powered by a 248cc two-stroke single paired with a five-speed transmission.
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