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Honda began researching All Terrain Vehicles as early as 1967. [1] Within 18 months they had designed and shipped their first three-wheeled vehicle, designated US90, as a 1970 model. Honda's dominance of the ATC market peaked in 1984, with 370,000 units shipped and a 69% market share. [2]
This led to the creation of the ATC250R, [2] a 2-stroke racing ATC based on the CR250 motocross line in 1981 and 3 more Sport ATCs, using 4-stroke engines. [3] The ATC250R remains a popular model for collectors due to its high-performance 2-stroke engines and racing heritage; and the 4-stroke “X” ATCs continue to be popular trail machines.
The ATC250R is a high-performance, three-wheeled ATV produced by Honda from 1981 to 1987. Cited as 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 US90 designation was used until 1973, when Honda successfully trademarked the moniker ‘All Terrain Cycle’. [2] The designation was then changed to ATC90. The ATC prefix would be used for all Honda Three-Wheeled-Vehicles until production ceased in 1987, and become a universal epithet for other manufacturers three-wheeled machines.
Atlas Bangladesh Limited was established in 1966 by Shirazi Group with support from Honda Motor Company Limited. [3] [4] After the independence of Bangladesh, the company was nationalised by the Government of Bangladesh. In 1987, the company was converted to a Public Limited Company. [3]
In September 2012, A joint venture deal was signed between Honda and Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation to form Honda's first Bangladeshi subsidiary Bangladesh Honda Private Limited (BHL) . Honda has 70% stake in the joint venture. After then, Honda committed to set up a motorcycle manufacturing plant in the country.
The Honda ATC125M was a three-wheeled All Terrain Cycle released in 1984, and received a major revision in 1986. The model was sold through 1987, when Honda voluntarily discontinued sales of ATC's. The model was sold through 1987, when Honda voluntarily discontinued sales of ATC's.
The Honda NSC Vision is a scooter made by Honda that launched in 2011 as a simple, economical and easy to ride scooter. It achieves in excess of 140 mpg. Variants include the Honda NSC50 (EU) and Honda NSC110 (Worldwide). All versions are powered by an air-cooled 49 or 108 cc four-stroke engine coupled to an automatic transmission. They are ...