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 first iteration can trace its development back to Honda's first ATC, the

Honda US90 Honda US90, ATC90 and ATC110 directed here The Honda US90 was a three-wheeled Recreational vehicle designed by Osamu Takeuchi. Development began in 1967, in response to requests from American dealers for products to sell in the motorcycle off- ...

, released in 1970, while the second iteration borrowed heavily from the ATC200 line.

Horizontal ATC125M (1984-1985)

The first iteration of the ATC125M (The Horizontal ATC125M) was an evolutionary advancement of the original US90 ATC released in 1970, the fourth revision of said cycle. It featured a 124cc Horizontal engine attached to a 4-Speed dual-range transmission to a chain final drive. The ATC125M added an electric starter, the first on a Horizontal-engine equipped Honda ATC, but continued to have

drum brake A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press outward against a rotating cylinder-shaped part called a brake drum. The term ''drum brake'' usually means a brake in which shoes press on the inner surfac ...

Vertical ATC125M (1986-1987)

The second generation ATC125M (The Vertical ATC125M) was completely redesigned, featuring a 124cc vertical engine attached to a 5-speed auto clutch transmission with reverse, and electric start. The machine offered a contemporary look, taking inspiration from the popular ATC200 line. This included adding a front drum brake to the machine.

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