NOW...I've seen it all...before the LT 125 WAS THIS....

[Darius1502]

Mind = Blown...

http://www.suzukicycles.com/News/200...y.aspx?Page=60

Last year Suzuki celebrated its 25th Anniversary of the birth of the first ATV. Suzuki was the first manufacture to introduce the ATV to the market, which resulted in our slogan “first on 4 wheels”. It all started with the 1983 LT-125 thanks to our very own Aki Goto. Aki started in our R&D and now oversees our Motorcycle & ATV racing department.


Here is some of the original marketing information on the LT-125.

The Advantage of the 4th Wheel. It's that 4th wheel that makes it do what no 3-wheeler can. Two wheels out front give it more stability from busting ruts; catching corners or riding over packed snow, mud or ice. This baby is the ultimate fun machine. It's physically easier to ride than a 3 wheeler. The 4th wheel soaks up the bumps for superior comfort. It also lets you carry a lot more gear, because you have the benefit of an optional front rack. Even when fully loaded, you still maintain more stability than was previously possible on any 3-wheeler. Genuine Suzuki Accessories available: Trailer hitch, 6-pack front carrier rack, large rear rack and large front rack

[whipit]

wow, I have been around ATV's since the first LT125's were around and have Dirtwheels mags from the early 80's all the way to about 88... but I have never seen that thing before. must have been a very early prototype

[Darius1502]

wow, I have been around ATV's since the first LT125's were around and have Dirtwheels mags from the early 80's all the way to about 88... but I have never seen that thing before. must have been a very early prototype

Exactly...me too!! That's a SUPER rare proto-type! Cool as heck...except we don't like Quads around here.

But is that a quad or a 3 wheeler with two tires in the front? Hehe!!

[atc007]

That was late 81. That was to be the ALT 125. You probably said that in your post lol. In a hurry here,and saw your pic. That front plastic is hard to find

[slashfan7964]

I saw a few pictures of this thing floating around. Really neat part of history.

[6speedthumper]

What really funny, other then how this little bike looks, is the marketing campaign. Soaks up bumps better with that 4th wheel... on a rigid chassis! lmao! How far the sport has come!

[phantombiker]

Exactly...me too!! That's a SUPER rare proto-type! Cool as heck...except we don't like Quads around here.

But is that a quad or a 3 wheeler with two tires in the front? Hehe!!

like a tricycle tractor with 2 wheels together in the front. its referred to as a "tri-cycle"!!!! a trike is a trike. not far enough to me to be a quad.

thx, bro...mark

[tripledog]

[QUOTE=phantombiker;1335967]like a tricycle tractor with 2 wheels together in the front. its referred to as a "tri-cycle"!!!! a trike is a trike. not far enough to me to be a quad.

It has a front end that is kind of like my other Big Red...

[phantombiker]

[QUOTE=tripledog;1335970]

like a tricycle tractor with 2 wheels together in the front. its referred to as a "tri-cycle"!!!! a trike is a trike. not far enough to me to be a quad.

It has a front end that is kind of like my other Big Red...

killer, bro!!! i love the red!!! international all the way, bro!!!!!

thx, bro...mark

[phantombiker]

[QUOTE=tripledog;1335970]

like a tricycle tractor with 2 wheels together in the front. its referred to as a "tri-cycle"!!!! a trike is a trike. not far enough to me to be a quad.

It has a front end that is kind of like my other Big Red...

killer pic, bro...gotta love farmall!!! better than jd, i think.

thx, bro...mark

[atc007]

Nice M tripledog. All it needs is Massey stickers lol.

[phantombiker]

Nice M tripledog. All it needs is Massey stickers lol.

bad form...lmao

[kaymo]

i wanna see video of this thing in action

[tripledog]

Nice M tripledog. All it needs is Massey stickers lol.

Thank you sir. At least you said "Massey" and not "Missy" stickers. Sorry for the thread derailment, Darius1502, and thank you for posting the link to the little 'zook. I hadn't seen one before, but I am a relative newb to all things ATV/ATC.