Vehicle Description
In the late 1970s, Honda announced a game-changing four-wheeled
off-road buggy called the Odyssey. At the time, three-wheeled
recreational ATCs were gaining popularity, but also gaining a
notorious reputation for being "widow makers." Honda's brilliant
alternative was a single-seat, rear-engine, four wheel buggy with a
kart-like seating position and yoke steering that was more stable,
more controllable, and much safer than a trike - so long as it was
enjoyed within the boundaries of physics. Building on the initial
success of the first series, Honda redesigned the Odyssey for 1981
with a host of welcome improvements including a more refined 250cc
two-stroke engine, auto-clutch transmission, the addition of a full
roll cage with a powerful high-mounted headlight, shoulder
harnesses, and redesigned front suspension allowing for better
travel and a tighter turning radius. To set it apart in showrooms,
the new Odyssey was finished in classic Honda Red with gold wheels
fitted with knobby balloon tires. While other ATVs of the period
were akin to three-wheeled motorcycles, the Odyssey was more like
an off-road kart, perfect for carving dunes, exploring trails, and
generally mucking about in the muck. The influential Odyssey set
the stage for the later Honda Pilot ATV, which itself cast the mold
for today's popular Side-by-Sides and UTVs. This 1983 FL250 is an
outstanding example of Honda's pioneering ATV, offered in
collector-quality condition. Sold new by S & H Cycles in Elk City,
Oklahoma, the previous owner found it in scruffy, well-loved
condition. While it had obviously been used as intended over the
years, it was complete, and importantly, did not appear to have
been severely abused, making it the ideal candidate for a complete
restoration. The owner was obviously a big fan of the cheeky little
buggy, lavishing the same sort of care and attention typically
reserved for show-car restorations. After tearing it down to a bare
frame, the Odyssey was painstakingly refinished and rebuilt from
the ground-up, topped off with correct Honda red bodywork and roll
cage, and fully detailed with authentic decals and NOS parts. The
project is documented via hundreds of photographs, included on two
flash drives, and the file includes receipts and reprint service
manuals. While an FL250 Odyssey may be an unusual subject for such
a highly detailed restoration, this delightful machine takes us
right back to a Saturday trip to the Honda dealer in 1983 - as our
past teenage selves desperately beg dad to choose this over that
lawnmower he came to buy. It would undoubtedly make a fine addition
to any motorcycle or scooter collection, or a fabulous accessory
for a restored classic 4x4 truck. Offers welcome & trades
considered For additional details please view this listing directly
on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7491-1983-honda-odyssey-fl250-atv/
