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(contracted; show full)gines were modified to produce significant increases in horsepower, and the frames modified both to accept the three wheeled configuration and handle the added horsepower. In ATC form, it produced an incredible 23hp factory delivered. The machines featured blue bodywork, seat and frame, and a KTM engine. They were notable for having larger shocks and more travel than many full sized Sport ATC's, including the [[Honda Sport ATCs|Honda ATC350X]], the largest mass-produced Sport ATC.<ref>{{cite web
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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = Tiger 80LC
|manufacturer     = Tiger ATV LTD
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|production       = 1984 - 1986
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| footnotes        = Information provided via 1985 Tiger Ad
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==Tiger Liquid-Cooled Rotax ATC’s==

The Tiger Rotax Liquid cooled line of ATC's were all similar in design and application. Nearly all featured Machine Milled 6061 T6 Aluminum Triple Trees, 4130 Chromoly frames, Russell braided front and rear brake lines, Dual-Piston Gremeca Hydraulic Brakes, Hand Crafted Exhaust, Magura Controls, Fox Monoshocks, and Mitchell Aluminum wheels.<ref>{{cite web
| |url= http://www.3wheelerworld.com/oldsite/tiger200.shtml |title=Tiger 200LC ATC |website=3wheelerworld.com||accessdate=2020-04-15 |url-status=live}}</ref> Body Colors varied, with first generation examples known to have Blue fenderwork and White tanks. Later models featured Blue tanks with white fenders, or all white bodywork. Seats may have been a dark blue or Red, depending on machine. Further complicating identification of models, the body work has been confirmed to be made of PVC or Fiberglass, and early radiator shrouds were made of aluminum. Seat pans can also vary, as Aluminum and PVC pans were used (contracted; show full)Air Cooled 482cc sport ATC, utilizing a Rotax Type 486 engine. The machine featured many high-end accouterments, including a 40mm Bing carb and  Bills Pipes exhaust expansion chamber. The chassis is similar to the liquid cooled models, but the engine cradle is 1 1/2” longer to accommodate the larger powerplant. As these ATC's were expected to be used for competition, the trikes did not ship with a Spark Arrestor or skid plates. Lights, Air Box, and secondary gas tank were options.<ref>{{cite web
| |url= http://www.3wheelerworld.com/oldsite/tiger500.shtml |title=Tiger 500 ATC |website=3wheelerworld.com||accessdate=2020-04-15 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In a 1985 review in '''3 wheelers Magazine''', the test rider praised the smooth power band and comfortable footpeg/seating ergonomics, but criticized the rear positioned kick starter.

==Tiger Super 4 Quads==

One of the final machines produced, the '''Tiger Super 4''' was a four wheeled [[All-terrain vehicle#Sport competition|Sport ATV]] that, like Tiger ATC's, featured a Chromoly frame, and in-house built body work. While literature suggested that both a 200cc and a 250cc version were available, collectors have only confirmed the existence of the latter model<ref>{{cite web| |url= http://www.3wheelerworld.com/oldsite/tiger4.shtml |title=Tiger Super 4|website=3wheelerworld.com||accessdate=2020-04-15 |url-status=live}}</ref>. Featuring the same Rotax engine as the Tiger 250LC ATC, the radiator was mounted in the front 'nose' of the bodywork. Verified bodywork is Blue and White, and the seats are blue with an aluminum pan. In an interview with Mickey Dunlap, who doubled duty as factory racer and R&D manager<ref>{{cite web| |url= https://sites.google.com/site/tigerrotax/home |title=Micky Dunlap Interview |website=tigerrotax.com||accessdate=2020-04-15 |url-status=live}}</ref>, he confirmed that the front suspension components were utilized from a Suzuki 250 Quad Racer.

==See also==

*[[ATK motorcycles]]
*[[All-terrain vehicle]]
*[[Polaris Inc]]

==References==
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