Front and rear suspension travel was now 9.8 inches and it utilised the same Pro-Link technology from the previous generation. It would be the 1985/1986 models that are now remembered as the fastest and most extreme examples of the Honda ATC 250R.
The next generation landed in 1983 and sold through 1984, it included improved suspension and brakes, now fitted with Honda Pro-Link suspension offering 8.7 inches front travel and 8.1 inches in the rear, with disc brakes front and rear as standard. 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. Photos taken during the final stages of the refurbishment can be viewed in the gallery.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. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a six-speed transmission and a drive chain. The selling dealer states the engine was rebuilt with replacement bearings, gaskets, and seals as well as a 0.50mm-oversized piston. The liquid-cooled 246cc two-stroke single is equipped with CDI ignition, a 35mm Keihin carburetor, and a kickstarter.
No instrumentation is present, therefore total mileage is unknown. The black handlebar is mounted to the top triple clamp via a riser and features hand controls for the manual clutch and front brake.
Stopping power is provided by front and rear disc brakes with cross-drilled rotors, and the selling dealer states the brake pads were replaced in anticipation of the sale. Suspension travel of 9.8″ is available at both ends. Suspension consists of a 39mm conventional fork with blue rubber gaiters as well as a monoshock mounted to the gold-finished Pro-Link swingarm. Gold-finished 9″ wheels are mounted with knobby Dunlop tires. Zinc-coated fasteners were installed by the selling dealer. Features include a red tubular steel frame, a blue bench seat, a black grab rail, a headlight, and a taillight. The headlight fixture, fuel tank, side panels, and fenders are finished in red, and replacement red, white, and blue decals were applied during the refurbishment. This ATC 250R is now offered at no reserve in Minnesota with refurbishment photos and a bill of sale. The machine wears red bodywork with red, white, and blue graphics, and equipment includes a six-speed transmission, CDI ignition, a kickstarter, a blue bench seat, a black grab rail, adjustable long-travel suspension, gold-finished 9″ wheels, and front and rear disc brakes. This 1986 Honda ATC 250R was refurbished by the selling dealer’s shop within the last year in a project that is said to have included refinishing the frame in red, fitting zinc-coated fasteners, and rebuilding its liquid-cooled 246cc two-stroke single with a 0.50mm-oversized piston.
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