ATC SHOOTOUT!
Jun 20, 2004 | 02:47 AM
#12
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The 2-stroke ATC's from the 80's are insane! I race a TRX250R and I gotta tell you I've gotta hang on for dear life when I ride my friends ATC 250R. Don't get me wrong I can hold my own on a trike because thats what I started out riding when I was 4 yrs old but you boys with your fully modded 2-strokes ATC's have some serious testicular fortitude!
Jun 20, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Trailblazer
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First off, let me tell you that I'm a Honda guy. Anyway, I would think about what you want the bike for. The 350X wins if you want a reliable bike for the woods. It does suck to start when it's hot, but it's a great all around woods bike. The Tri-Z and Tecate are good bikes, with the Tecate being the fastest of the three 250s (ATC, YTZ and Tecate), but the Tecate and Tri-Z are getting rare. They are and will be a good collector bike, but parts are getting hard to find. The reason the 250R is so good, is because of the popularity of the TRX. You will be able to get more mods and replacement parts for a longer time. Almost 20 years after the cesation of production of threewheelers, I would think about how hard it will be to get parts before I buy......
As far as performance (speed, handling, etc)....stock....
86 Tecate
86 250R
86 Tri-Z
86 350X
Modified, I would say that the 250R takes it by far...you can do anything to the motor in today's marketplace. You can make it a 400+cc motor, pushing almost 80HP if you want to. The Tri-Z and Tecate can't do that because they weren't continued in a 4wheeler in racing for the past 15 years. There aren't as many options available anymore for them. The 250R is the best option you have today if you want a 2 stroke threewheeler to ride everyday.
debate it anyway you want, but that is how it is......according to mags and races over the past 15+ years etc.
Cheers!
As far as performance (speed, handling, etc)....stock....
86 Tecate
86 250R
86 Tri-Z
86 350X
Modified, I would say that the 250R takes it by far...you can do anything to the motor in today's marketplace. You can make it a 400+cc motor, pushing almost 80HP if you want to. The Tri-Z and Tecate can't do that because they weren't continued in a 4wheeler in racing for the past 15 years. There aren't as many options available anymore for them. The 250R is the best option you have today if you want a 2 stroke threewheeler to ride everyday.
debate it anyway you want, but that is how it is......according to mags and races over the past 15+ years etc.
Cheers!
Jun 21, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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"If anyone could provide average prices for these, I would greatly appreciate it. Also the price for the 200X would be helpful, just in case I come across one cheap."
So does any body have a ball bark estimate for these three wheelers if found in good condition?
So does any body have a ball bark estimate for these three wheelers if found in good condition?
Jun 22, 2004 | 05:57 AM
#17
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I would choose the 86-87 Kawasaki Tecate. I have owned an 85 250R, and it was very fast, but I have always been a Kawasaki guy at heart. I love the looks of the Tecate. I've seen a very nice one out at the dunes several times (chrome, polished aluminum, new plastic, etc.) and it is drop-dead gorgeous. Besides, you hardly ever see them anyomre, and I like to be different.
Jun 22, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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I have the 85 350x and 85 R. My friend has a 85 Tri-z and my other buddy had a 85 Tecate. The R is the best handling one and stock faster than the older tecates(84-85). The 86-87 Tecates are nice but for my wallet they are impractical (too hard to find parts). Well the Tri-z is more cumbersome than the 350x or 250r.
I like being able to get parts OEM and aftermarket readily, so either of the Hondas are Good!
I like being able to get parts OEM and aftermarket readily, so either of the Hondas are Good!
Jun 22, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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The X is more of a easier to use 3 wheeler, more controlable wheelies. It is better on trails. The R I have is a better track and drag race 3 wheeler. The handling and suspension on the R is much better. The power on my R which is a 300cc big bore is sick! You have to be up on the tank to keep the wheel down in all gears! They are both great as for what they were designed for.
That said my R can be ridden anywhere, trails, track, drags and do great. The X is simpler power like a 400ex, but still quick and fast.
That said my R can be ridden anywhere, trails, track, drags and do great. The X is simpler power like a 400ex, but still quick and fast.