We may be able to buy them used, but these three-wheeled ATV machines were deemed so dangerous that they’ve been out of production for over 30 years. As fun as they look in some of the commercials featured in the video below, the fun can end quickly when a rider crashes. With such a fatal track record, it seems pretty wise to just steer clear of the little ATC. Definitely don’t give your kid one for Christmas. In our opinion, they are great for a collection. The Honda models and others that have survived the decades are collector’s cycles. Unfortunately, in spite of the 1988 ban you can still find these ATCs. Can you still buy a three-wheeled All Terrain Cycle? The loss and liability were just too much to keep the machines up for sale. Three-wheelers were marketed for family fun, but they were often ridden by small children because their size accommodated a much smaller rider than the larger quad ATVs of the time. The worst part of that is most of the injuries and fatalities befell children rather than adults. Photo Courtesy of Vintage Factory ATC Racer In 1983 this got a make-over these were still fast and great for flat track. However that, more often than not, would lead to a crash. Firstly, taking corners is the most counterintuitive thing imaginable most people would want to take a corner slowly and cautiously. Interesting parenting choices combined with careless marketing, oversimplified design, and money-driven dealers combined to make this dangerous machine a true killer. In 1983 this got a make-over these were still fast and great for flat track. What made this so dangerous was two crucial issues. If I only knew then what I know now. I bought this back in 93-94ish from the the father-in-law of the original racer.
The solid axle, small size, and lack of suspension meant even the slightest mishap could turn into a serious accident. With all the atc racing talk lately it has got me thinking how much I miss my 84.
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But in the end, the All Terrain Cycle claimed too many lives.Īlthough countless families had days full of fun while riding their three-wheeled All Terrain Cycles, they just weren’t built for safety. In 2017, Roczen joined Team Honda HRC and dominated the opening two AMA Supercross rounds before a horrific crash ended his season and sidelined him for.
They were marketed for the impressive basic utility provided by the simple design. Ultimately, three-wheeled ATVs were viewed as a health and safety hazard. RELATED: Does Volkswagen Own Lamborghini?
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