I’ve always dug the crazy wheels and tires on the ATC, and feel confident saying that prices for these will likely continue to climb – not only for the novelty factor, but also because industry-shifting vehicles of any type tend to become more valuable over time. has done an admirable job tracking down obscure bikes and three-wheelers, and I myself would like to add something to this effect to my garage. The seller does note that the trick tires are weather-checked and the front one is wearing a patch. This example seen here is said to have two owners from new and runs well with no evidence of smoking or other warning signs. Like so many other things perfected by Honda, engineering and extensive field testing led the team behind the ATC 90 to experiment with features like the 22-inch tires to increase traction on soft surfaces where. The beefy motor was accompanied by a slick dual-range four-speed transmission with an automatic clutch, and helped to enhance the already impressive capabilities yielded by the balloon tires. This 1970 example looks like a sweet survivor, and you’ll find it here on eBay with bidding over 2K and four days left. They look absolutely bizarre today, but when introduced, they made the ATC 90 a wildly popular choice among adventure-seekers and motorcycle enthusiasts who likely didn’t realize they were helping give birth to the ATV market. Like so many other things perfected by Honda, engineering and extensive field testing led the team behind the ATC 90 to experiment with features like the 22-inch tires to increase traction on soft surfaces where conventional motorcycle tires couldn’t go. This 1970 example looks like a sweet survivor, and you’ll find it here on eBay with bidding over $2K and four days left. The ATC really paved the way for the ATV market in the U.S., with its famous balloon tires and rorty 90cc motor giving many riders newfound access to locales far removed from the safety of the trail. I don’t get excited about three-wheelers often, but the Honda ATC 90 has to be one of the coolest motorbike contrpations ever made.
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