I am looking for a 1985 or 1986 Honda ATC 250R and I want to find the cheepest one I can and I was wondering how much I would expect to pay for one in desent condition please help me

 

Im in the market for a 85-86 ATC, Im not gonna pay more than 1200.

RoostKing

 

That all depends on where you live and what your local supply/demand ratio is.

Here in So Cal they are going from $1200 on up to $1600 and every once in a while some fool will ask $2200. I sold my '85 250R ATC about a year ago for $1400. Not bad considering I bought it in '92 for $1000.

Check your local Cycle Trader and see what the going prices are. That will tell you how much one will set you back

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'96 Banshee, '86 250R 4TRX, 2 '83 185S

 

As MR. Darby Crash says it's all depends on location. Three years ago I bought an 86 250R ATC for $1500. Premium price but worth it. Average price in Phoenix is $1200 to $1900 depending on condition. If you find a good one and feel confortable about the price, BUY IT. Good Luck.

 

Theres a 85 atc 250R for 1500 in Hartford, Wisconsin. Theres a picture of it and it looks to be in good condition.

Mud600
98 Grizzly, 82 atc 185s

 

Thank you all very much for your input on my serch for a 250R and luckley I found one in the sunday paper for 1,500 and we got there and it turned out that he had 2 that were in exelent shape besides the one with a small crack in the head light and me and my dad got one and all together we payed 3,000 and they are '86's w/a set of paddles we have scheduled trip to sand mountain this weekend and one more question are the 250R three wheelers very popular becouse I never see any around that much any more but I allways see big reds and 200X's and like 185's and stuff I own a 84' atc 185 that has been rebuilt I did it my self I am taking the ICS motorcycle mechanics course I really like atv's and I think that atv'ing is a great positive way to get out and enjoy your self and I can hardly wait until this weekend! thanks again every one!!!

 

I got really lucky about 6 years ago and picked up a mint (except for small broken area in the rear fender) '86ATC250R for $700 and about 11 years ago got an '86ATC350X extremely mint except for a bent but ridable rear axle for $500.

To answer why you don't see that many, the good ones were only made for 2 years and the first time people open the throttle they decide to go with something a little milder.

gabe
'86ATC250R
'86ATC350X
'00TRX400EX

 

Congrats on the purchase. Sounds like you got taken, I mean a good deal.

If this is your first time owning or riding a 250R trike be careful. It'll toss you right off the back in a heart beat. Take it easy until you get the feel for it. I went from a 185s to a 250R as well and I speak from experience. Believe it or not that bike can easily take a life if not ridden with alot of respect.

Have fun

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'96 Banshee, '86 250R 4TRX, 2 '83 185S

 

ATC Racer or anyone else who knows!

I just bought a 96 TRX250R in excellent condition. But while checking the jetting I noticed that the carb model # shows that it is from an ATC250R. My question is - do I have an ATC250R motor or a TRX250R motor. The model # on the motor is TBO6E. What are your engine model numbers on your ATC250R's?
I know that there is not much difference, but there is some. Much appreciated.

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Correction on my last posting.. It should read "86 TRX250R" Sorry!