Does any one have knowledge or photographs of civilian based 80’s three wheelers?
I found out the military bought and used Kawasaki three wheelers in the 80’s. I have heard they used specially built brackets and racks. I was told they were KLT 250’s. If there is truth to this, could some one please post confirmation and maybe even photographs? I am VERY interested in locating one.
One more thing, Kawasaki also made models specificity for law enforcement agencies as well. From what O know they were called the Police model also based on the KLT250. I equally interested in locating one of them as well.
I found out the military bought and used Kawasaki three wheelers in the 80’s. I have heard they used specially built brackets and racks. I was told they were KLT 250’s. If there is truth to this, could some one please post confirmation and maybe even photographs? I am VERY interested in locating one.
I know for sure there were police models made from the KLT's, the subject was brought up a few weeks back when my friend was going to look at a KLT. The ATC was in mint shape for $300, but the owner came to his sences and backed out of the deal. If I remember correctly they were nicknamed "The Duck".
I worked for Kawasaki in the early 80's. There were several military version bikes and trikes. The KLT was a big, heavy pig and it was militarized, the KLR 250 and 600 and the KZ1000P was also militarized...never saw one, but we had the microfiche on them.
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I worked for Kawasaki in the early 80's. There were several military version bikes and trikes. The KLT was a big, heavy pig and it was militarized, the KLR 250 and 600 and the KZ1000P was also militarized...never saw one, but we had the microfiche on them.
Long shot I know, but would you have any idea has to how I could locate one? What about photographs?
All 3 wheelers ended up being called ATC's, not just the Hondas.
ATV was used when talking about a 4 wheeler.
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Hey Lonesome715,
You owe me big time now dude. Took me forever to track down a declassified photo like this: USAF SOF used Kawasaki KLT-250's in the mid 80's, around 83-88. Forward air controlers mostly, not PJs.
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Does any one have knowledge or photographs of civilian based 80’s three wheelers?
