Riders soon learned how to get the new breed of three-wheelers up to speed, and racing leagues were set up across the country (and around the world).

The downside of this was that the trikes tended to be less stable than a comparable four-wheeler. The decision to use three wheels rather than four was probably driven by economic reasoning, the single wheel up front could be steered with a simple fork arrangement rather than a more complex two-wheel steering system which would have also required more complex suspension.

The other three major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers rushed to catch up, and by the 1980s they were selling hundreds of thousands of them each year in the US alone.Ībove Image: This detailed modern review of the Honda ATC 350X gives a good look back at the history of the model, including its pros and cons, and in-depth coverage of what it’s actually like to ride off-road with plenty of footage. When the Honda US90 three-wheeler was released in 1970 it triggered a revolution in the burgeoning ATV market. The Honda ATC 350X was the largest and one of the fastest three-wheelers ever made by Honda, the model was only in production before the shift to quad bikes, and today the surviving examples are seen as highly collectible.Three-wheelers soon developed a reputation for being dangerous, many new riders had difficulty handling them and flipped them over, resulting in injury or even death.The “US” prefix was replaced with the “ATC” prefix in 1973, it stands for “All Terrain Cycle.” Engine capacities slowly increased, from 90cc all the way up to 350cc by 1985.Honda introduced the concept of the modern three-wheeler in 1970 with the release of the US90. The concept proved popular, and it was helped along by the inclusion of multiple US90s in a chase scene in the 1971 James Bond film “Diamonds Are Forever.”.This meant that the ATC 350X was only in production for two years, making it both the biggest and rarest of the dominant Honda ATC three-wheelers.

Three-wheelers have a well deserved reputation for being dangerous and the 1988 Consent Decree essentially ended their sales in the USA. Honda called it the “King Of The Hill” and the trike had no trouble living up to the hype, it could reach speeds of over 105 km/h (65 mph) on the dirt. Taking your new gear and clothes on the road can be as cool as the gear you chose with our huge selection of bags including backpacks from brands like Oakley and Klim or gear bags from brands like Fox Racing.When the Honda ATC 350X was released in 1985 it was the largest-displacement production three-wheeler money could buy. Narrowing down what you want might take some time because we offer a style for everyone. At MotoSport you can find the best casual styles anywhere from the top ATV companies like Alpinestars, Fox Racing, and many more. If aftermarket is not your thing we offer OEM ATV parts for Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Can-Am and KTM.Īfter you get your Honda ATC250R set up with the latest add-ons check out our riding gear selection that includes gear from the brands you trust.Taking your passion of ATV riding to the streets is only natural. At MotoSport we work hard to ensure you find parts easily - and at a price that you know is the industry's best. Finding the ATV parts you need has never been easier, whether you need a power-producing ATV exhaust, upgraded fuel control for your quad or just a fresh new look with ATV plastics or a graphics kit. MotoSport has the parts and gear you need to keep you and your Honda ATC250R ATV in style and prime condition.

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