1987 HONDA FAT CAT TR200

RESTORED BY KAPLAN CYCLES

ELECTRIC START | ULTRA RARE 2-YEAR MODEL

A TRUE CLASSIC – THE LEGENDARY FAT CAT

If you know… you know. The 1987 Honda Fat Cat TR200 is one of the most unique, fun, and collectible off-road machines ever built. Produced for just two years (1986–1987), this bike created its own category—a two-wheeled ATV with massive balloon tires and unstoppable go-anywhere capability.

And this one?

Fully restored, dialed in, and ready to ride or collect.

ELECTRIC START – FIRES WITH ONE PINKY

No hassle. No drama.

Just touch the button—it fires instantly, every time.

Powered by the legendary Honda ATC200-derived engine, this motor is:

• Proven bulletproof

• Farm-tested and kid-tested for decades

• Known to run virtually forever with basic maintenance

PROVENANCE – ROY THACKER COLLECTION

This Fat Cat comes from the renowned Roy Thacker Collection (Dallas, TX)—

a 93-bike collection of high-quality original machines.

• Started with a clean, original core bike

• Professionally restored by our team at Kaplan Cycles

• First Fat Cat we’ve had in 15+ years

RESTORATION SERVICE (70+ HOURS SHOP LABOR)

Highlights:

• Full disassembly to engine & frame

• Fuel system rebuilt (tank flushed, carb rebuilt, new petcock, Fuel lines, Fuel filter)

• New chain, New air filter, New battery

• New front & rear brake shoes

• New fork seals & fork oil

• New Engine oil

• All Wiring gone through

• Chassis & Cosmetics:

• Frame rails, swingarm, hubs, brackets – repainted

• Engine covers – professionally refinished

• Exhaust – refinished (original, with minor imperfections)

• Hardware cleaned, polished, vapor honed

• Triple clamps & components restored

• 34 Hrs Detail Shop Labor Plus 36 Hours In Shop Labor

70 Hrs Shop Labor @ $150 PH = $10,500 Plus $1000 In Parts=

Over $11,500 in restoration costs (labor + parts) before acquisition cost

CONDITION NOTES

• Original plastics (extremely rare) with good shine

• Original graphics still look good

• New seat cover (foam has minor cosmetic divot)

• Original exhaust has minor dings / prior repairs

Mechanically: EXCELLENT

Cosmetically: VERY GOOD a quality rider

MARKET COMPS (2025 SALES)

• $10,750 – Mecum

• $11,550 – Private sale

• $12,100 – Bring a Trailer

Only ~4 comparable bikes sold globally in this condition in the past year.

RIDE EXPERIENCE

This thing is an absolute blast:

• 5-speed transmission shifts perfectly

• Tons of low-end torque

• Balloon tires float over sand, snow, mud

• No clutch—super easy and fun to ride

This is why they disappeared… people rode them into the ground.

INVESTMENT & COLLECTIBILITY

• 40-year-old Honda classic

• 2-year-only production

• Highly nostalgic, cult following

• Increasingly hard to find in restored condition

This is not just a toy—this is a blue-chip vintage Honda collectible.

THE BOTTOM LINE

This is your chance to own a Fat Cat from a trusted dealer with a national reputation.

You won’t find another one like this easily—

We haven’t had one in over 15 years

And it may be years before we see another

CALL JUNIOR TODAY – THIS ONE WILL NOT LAST

Once this hits Instagram and YouTube…

it’s gone.

Thank you for Looking. God Bless America.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!
WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.