Restoration to Perfection. Honda invented the first high-performance ATV in 1981 with the introduction of the ATC 250R, and the racing industry has evolved ever since. In more recent decades, Mike Palmgren of Vintage Motorsports Restorations has been preserving and restoring Powersports machines with two, three, and four wheels. This collector opened his doors for a few hours, so dirtwheelsmag got to take a look at his prized possessions.

1982 HONDA ATC 250R HIGHLIGHTS:

• Air-cooled, 248cc, motocross-inspired two-stroke engine. Center-ported cylinder with a six-petal reed-valve induction system
• Gear-driven crankshaft counterbalancer for reduced vibration
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Maintenance-free capacitor discharge ignition
• 27mm slide-valve carburetor
• Double-cradle frame with front and rear suspension that was one of the industry’s first. It has 6.7 inches of travel up front and 4.3 inches of travel in the rear
• Hydraulic front and rear disc brakes
• Dunlop 22x11x8 KT221 balloon tires.
• Dry weight was right around 297 pounds

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