![]() In the years that followed, these three-wheelers developed to include engines going from 70- to over 200-cc.ĭuring its 12-year production run, the trike temporarily went on hiatus, during which time Honda further developed the ATC 70’s body styling, engine, and drivetrain. This small three-wheeler was built by Honda engineers with kids in mind and initially released as a 72-cc trike. Although it was technically the second all-terrain cycle produced by Honda, it was the first off-road vehicle to carry the ATC trademark, which the company acquired recently before its launch. The successor to the ground-breaking US90, the Honda ATC 70 was produced from 1972 to 1984 for the ’73-’85 models. PekePON, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, Cropped History of the Little Red Stick around, and let this guide take you on a journey through the specifications, enhancements, and history of this well-loved red trike. Its updated body styling and incredible power-to-weight ratio make it an excellent family vehicle and pit bike – small but powerful enough for both kids and youngsters at heart. Single-handedly spawning the manufacture of youth three-wheelers is not the only thing that makes the Honda ACT 70 a standout. Featuring a 4-speed transmission and semi-automatic clutch, flotation tires, foot guards, and easy-to-operate brakes, the Little Red was the perfect trike for youngsters and adults. The Honda ATC 70 was the first off-road vehicle for kids to carry the All-Terrain Cycle (ATC) trademark. Flotation tires and a robust engine were plenty enough to boost rider confidence in climbing over rocks and traversing light snow.Ī change in terrain? All it took were paddle tires with chevron-type cleats, and the vehicle would be ready for wading through sand and mud. ![]() Back in the day, kids did not need fancy tech to explore the outdoors. Seeing a Honda ATC 70 race across dirt roads brings back the thrill of yesteryears. Given how many still survive, Honda’s decision to end three-wheeler sales didn’t end the legacy, so hopefully, this ATC-110 returns to the road soon.Disclosure: We may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Regardless, in the right hands, they are a hoot and a half, and this example is said to have an engine that still turns over along with the missing headlamp, recovered by the seller. The shame of it was the trike wasn’t to blame, as the fault was more fairly placed on the shoulders of the parents who gave kids an adult machine without proper training and the salespeople who gleefully took their money. Three-wheelers like this one were dragged across the evening news, while frightened parents wondered if they should revisit little Billy’s Christmas wish list. Roll-overs were common, whether from climbing up steep grades and having all weight shift to the rear, already anchored with huge, all-terrain tires or due to the driver being too light to shift their weight from side to side as a sort of counter-balance. Death among children and other inexperienced riders soared, as the three-wheeler was anything but a predictable handler. The ATC was the answer to that gap in the lineup, but the results that followed were nothing short of disastrous. The snowmobile business may have been brisk between October and April, but not outside of those dates. When Honda unveiled the three-wheeler, it was an answer to dealerships asking for a money-maker they could sell in the winter and the summer. Find this ATC 110 here on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $2,000. Then, there’s the general trend for everything from the 80 coming back into style. Values have been climbing for seemingly all of the 70s and 80s Honda trail bikes, from the CT70 to the ATCs, and understandably so: they’re overbuilt like every Honda product, and nothing much out there exists with this combination of three wheels and huge tires. The Big Red is on top of the list, followed by the ATC 110 like this one, which is described as a recent barn find. Among the legions of transportation types, I am deeply interested in messing with is the old-school Honda three-wheeler.
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