I’ve said for a while the lineup of Honda three-wheelers is one of the smartest ones to buy cheap right now, given you can still find them at the occasional estate sale or local classifieds if you keep your eye out. 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. Cited at the first high performance ATC introduced, 1 production began with an air-cooled, 248 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine, but would see a liquid-cooled, 246 cc engine by 1985. 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. The ATC250R is a high-performance, three-wheeled ATV produced by Honda from 1981 to 1986. 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. ![]() Honda TRX 250R 1986 OEM Head Light Complete Assembly Excellent Condition. 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. Honda ATC 250R 1985-1989 TRX 250R ESR 330 TRX 7 Porting Motor Complete Engine. When the promotional videos debuted for Honda’s ATC line, it was hard not to be tempted into ownership. Engine horsepower and torque curve for Honda ATC250R in 1986, the model with 3-wheeler body and 246.3 cm3 / 15 cui, 29 kW / 39 PS / 39 hp (net) offered up to. ![]() Replaced the carburetor with a new 38mm keihen. 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. 1986 Honda TRX 250R - 2400 (LAKE HAVASU CITY) 1986 Honda TRX 250R Top end has just been rebuilt. 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. If there are any mistakes, please contact me.When it comes to vintage ATVs, Honda’s lineup of rowdy three-wheelers have earned a somewhat legendary reputation. Information on this page is provided in good faith that it is accurate, but in no way is the data guanteed to be accurate. 1986 ATC250R Specifications General Specs
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