When was the first Yamaha ATV made?

When was the first Yamaha ATV made?

1980
It didn’t take long for Yamaha powersports to make a name for themselves. Their first motorcycle, a 125 cc bike, conquered the racing scene. Building on this legacy, the first Yamaha ATVs were launched in 1980. The following decades saw innovation and growth to get to the industry titan they are today.

Who made the first 4 wheeler?

Osamu Takeuchi: Father of the Modern ATV In 1967, American Honda asked one of its engineers, Osamu Takeuchi, for a new product that dealers could sell when motorcycle sales cooled off in the winter. Takeuchi drafted many design ideas, vehicles with 2 wheels, 3, 4, 5, and even 6-wheeled models like the Jiger.

When was the first Yamaha Kodiak made?

Versatile. The introduction of the Yamaha Kodiak 400 in 1993 could not have had better timing. It was around the time that four-wheelers like Honda’s FourTrax and Polaris’ Trail Boss were entering the ATV scene, and the Wolverine 350 was attempting to revive the sport UTV segment.

When did the Yamaha Moto-4 come out?

In 1985, Yamaha released a first of its kind – the Yamaha Moto-4. The launch of this vehicle triggered the shift from three-wheel to four-wheel ATV design – and manufacturers worldwide followed suit. The four-wheeler was great news for farmers, hunting groups, and average consumers.

Did Yamaha make a 3 wheeler?

The Yamaha Tri Moto was 1st in the line of all-terrain cycles produced by Yamaha and the company’s first three-wheeler to launch in the U.S. The Tri Moto YT125G featured a 2-stroke engine, balloon tires, a snorkel-type air intake, and a company-exclusive Autolube oil supply system.

What years did Yamaha make the 350 Big Bear?

Produced from 1986 to 1998 (for 1987 to 1999 models), the Big Bear was one of Yamaha’s most successful releases – being in the ATV scenery for 13 consecutive years before giving way to the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 in 2000.

What was the first quad?

Suzuki was a leader in the development of mass production four-wheeled ATVs. It sold the first model, the 1982 QuadRunner LT125, which was a recreational machine for beginners. Adventure Vehicles of Monroe, Louisiana made the first quad ATV in 1980. They called it the Avenger 400.

What was Honda’s first four wheeler?

Honda’s first ATV is a three-wheel ATC, or All-Terrain Cycle, originally named the US90; the name was later changed to ATC90. The 89cc four-stroke single cranks out 7 horsepower and features extras such as a Swivel-Lok™ handlebar for easy loading in a trunk or station wagon.

When did Yamaha stop making the breeze?

The Yamaha Breeze 125 was a recreational sport youth ATV produced from 1988 to 2003.

How much is a 1985 Yamaha Moto-4 worth?

Values

Excellent	$1,285
Very Good	$970
Good	$515
Fair	$265
Poor	N/A

How much is a 1986 Yamaha Moto-4 worth?

Values

Excellent	$1,770
Very Good	$1,230
Good	$640
Fair	$325
Poor	N/A