1990 ATK Dirt Bike reviews

I am the original owner of a 1990 ATK 406E (the ported 6 speed version). It has been ridden extensively in Cross Country (aka Hare Scrambles) events and for trail riding. The bike has held up well except for the exhaust pipe. I continuously have issues with the pipe cracking. The powerband was pipey with the stock pipe but changing to an MX pipe and adding two teeth to the rear sprocket smoothed out the powerband immensely. At top speed there are not many bikes that can keep up. This bike does require you to modify your riding style to accommodate it's quirks. It is DEFINITELY NOT a putt putt slow bike. The harder you push it the better it responds. The frame and components are top notch and extremely reliable. It is a pain to work on though. When I changed the footpegs it was one of those, "to remove the footpegs you have to remove the skidplate, to remove the skidplate you have to remove the master cylinder, to remove the master cylinder you have to remove the pipe, to remove the pipe you have to ... well you get the idea. The bike is still going strong and I still like it. Show less

I have the 1994 version without the countershaft brake. Absolutely love the bike! More than enough trackable power, light weight, awesome White Power suspension and plenty of billet parts. Wonderful woods, street or whatever you want bike. Recommend a pipe change for a smoother power band. Easy and relible starting. Will never let you down. Parts a fast and easy to get. Super factory support with anything. Easy converstion to a street legal dual sport. Good ice racer, too.!!!!!! Show less

ATK produced a stellar classic techno dirt racer when it debued this beautiful piece of work. Chain brake on the rear, rear shock off to the left side, all make for strange but awesome riding geometries, but only if you put in the time to learn how to ride her the way she wants you to ride her... Show less