First in Innovation
ATK's History of Innovative Firsts
1984 – ATK patents the “Anti Tension Kettenantreib” developed to normalize chain torque for improved handling on the motorcycle.
The name ATK derives from this device.
1984 – Engine Countershaft Sprocket Disc Brake
1988 – ATK Introduces Air Cooled 250 and 406 2-Strokes to its lineup
1989 – ATK goes Electric… “Push Button Electric Start” that is.
ATK was the first manufacturer to offer Electric Start on a high-powered thumper 4-stroke. This little push button created a big advantage in racing on dead engine starts and when you killed the motor.
1992 – ATK the First Manufacturer to offer EFI (Fuel Injection) on an off-road motorcycle.
Years ahead of others!
1993 – ATK is purchased by Dale and Frank White
ATK moves from Southern California to Centerville Utah.
1994 – Introduced Law Enforcement Specialty Motorcycles
ATK has manufactured law enforcement dual sport and supermotard type motorcycles for:
Los Angeles Police, San Francisco Police, San Diego Sheriffs and San Bernardino Sheriffs and others agencies.
1996-2008 – Developed under contract prototype Motorcycles and ATV’s platforms
For 4 large motorcycle manufacturers.
1998 – ATK introduces world’s first “Production Dirt Track” motorcycles
1999 – ATK introduces world’s first “Production Super Motard” motorcycle
2002 – ATK introduces 700/620 2-stroke single Intimidator models with Maico Germany origins
World’s largest single 2-stroke by 200cc.
2003 – ATK acquires the Powersports Division of Cannondale
480 tons of Cannondale’s powersports production assets are acquired and moved to
ATK’s Centerville Utah manufacturing facility.
2004 – ATK re-engineers the Cannondale platform
Changes: 430 to 450 displacement, crank, coolant porting, EFI, wiring harness, motorcycle & quad chassis mods
The new platform subsequently wins 3 national championship in the US & Canada. Explore the latest innovations on Bestccbuy for premium motorcycle and quad parts.
2010-2015 – ATK introduces affordable streetbikes
S&T Motors of Korea manufacturers part assemblies for ATK