ATC? What does that stand for?

[quick5pnt0]

It's weird, I've owned ATVs for about six years now, and still haven't been able to find out what ATC stands for. I've always known ATV stood for "All Terrain Vehicle", but what does ATC stand for?

Mike

[firefirefire90]

All Terrain Cycle

[Aussieduner]

It's weird, I've owned ATVs for about six years now, and still haven't been able to find out what ATC stands for. I've always known ATV stood for "All Terrain Vehicle", but what does ATC stand for?

Mike

Its all Honda,they own it ;)

"Officially introduced to America in 1970, the US 90 sent its 7 horsepower through a dual-range four-speed gearbox with automatic clutch, and sold for $595. It was renamed the ATC90 later that year as Honda trademarked the ATC name.'

Aussie

[oldskool83]

yep its pretty much a givin, atv is just a knock off of ATC with a subsitution of vehicle for cycle but yes ATC means all terrain cycle, which i still think 4wheelers are more cycles then vehicals buts that me.

[Bryan Raffa]

wonder if there atc patent has expired???? or does a trademark last forever?

[quick5pnt0]

That makes sense. I had a feeling it was more of a trademark of Honda's than anything else.

Thanks!

[oldsking86]

:TrikesOwn loving my honda!

[ATC-Eric]

wonder if there atc patent has expired???? or does a trademark last forever?


I believe trademarks last for 11 years. Not for sure. I know they dont last forever though.

[XTrumpX]

Trademarks last 10 years with 10 year renewals. After the first 5 years, you must file an "affidavit of use" and pay an additional fee to keep the registration alive. If you miss the renewal, you have an additional 6 months to renew and pay an additional penalty.
Since Honda does not manufacture ATC's and does not market them, then the "ATC" trademark is in the public domain.

[Yamahondaman]

Ya i heard that that's why all of the "other" Rag's are called "ATV's" because of the Honda ATC Patent And also they had a Engine Displacement Patent.....
the Early Yami's and other Bike Motor's where allmost under the seat ..
when the Patent date ran out the "TRI-Z"and the "T-3" Came out with the Motor in the Right Place !!!

[Bryan Raffa]

I also think thats why the manufactures continue to use there names for other products so they dont lose them..
Like honda's oddesey Now they use it for there mini vans...
Like yamaha's warrior Now they use it for there snowmobiles...
and there's many more.
suzuki continues the LT
honda continues the R
yamaha continues the Z

[XTrumpX]

Kind of true but R, LT and Z are not registered patents or trademarks with their respected companies. Other knock-off brand companies have also used those sufix-prefix for their models. And as for the motor location, that had nothing to do with patents. Those companies tried to bring the center of gravity and balance to a more neutral position so a rider had a better chance for control.

[gotballs 250r 82]

All Terrain Cycle

[Bryan Raffa]

ahhh got it trump!

[82300R]

another thing it could stand for, in my case anyways "ALL THE CASH" in my wallet.:rolleyes:

[hondaatcvabeach]

another thing it could stand for, in my case anyways "ALL THE CASH" in my wallet.:rolleyes:


My ATC's take all the cash OUT of my wallet......Any of you guys remember when 3 wheelers were a dime a dozen?

[70ATC90]

No? was that when everyone had the mindset that they were a death trap and didn't want them anymore?

[hondaatcvabeach]

A few years ago I would get them for $100-$300 each. Now you cant get a good one for under $700 around here.

[tecat-z]

They are real good at emptying the wallet. But what fun is it riding around a slopped out trike? I like to represent trikes in a good way. Hell last year i spent over $4000 on my 86z and 85t3 buildup. Now the money still continues to flow into them. Not to mention the tri-zinger, Yeah i could of gone the easy route and bought a new 450. But i saved a few trikes and am proud of them. They perform great and its what i grew up on and saw as a kid. Nobody ever said hobbies were cheap and like anything with a motor, adding power always means more money. Not to mention getting the frame and suspension up to snuff. Oh well, i think were lucky to have such great hobbies. And as long as we can afford it, go for it. Ya cant take it with ya!!

[oldsking86]

Buddy of mine just got an 85 350x for $500 bucks! RUns pretty damn goo to, clutch is slipping a bit but its real nice.. ATC's can be found cheap somewhat if you hunt and wait and are WELL worth the money... Had the mindset on selling ours but thats changed lol