Harley-davidson Dirt Bike Made In Italy
Harely-Davidson purchased controlling interest in the motorcycle division of Italian Aircraft manufacturer Aermacchi in 1960 in an effort to get into the lightweight market.
Harley-davidson dirt bike made in italy. They worked with their Italian branch Aermacchi to build the MX250 a 233-lb Harley-Davidson motocrosser. These were light motorcycles with an enginecapacity of 125 to 350 cc in different models and types. The dirt biking craze of the early 1970s brought about Aermacchi-built Harley-Davidson badged off-road and onoff-road trail bikes which werent terribly successful against the big four Japanese machines.
This bike was made in Italy and has the kicker on the left side along with the re. It was assembled by Italian motorcycle maker Aermacchi which Harley-Davidson acquired in the 1960s as a way to add small-bore street bikes to its lineup. Old school Harley-Davidson was getting pinched by the influx of small Japanese bikes coming into the US.
See more ideas about harley dirt bike harley harley davidson. In the 80s the range Cagiva cars were 0p impressive. Moto Italia has been in the Aermacchi Harley-Davidson parts business since 1985.
And they wanted in on that market. Once derided by the Bar and Shield faithful Harleys Italian-built bikes are slowly being appreciated for their role in Harley-Davidson history and interest in them has been steadily rising. Looks and runs great new tune up and touch up new choke lever this bike can be a daily driver and would not take much to be a show bike.
Detail harley davidson MT500 miltary motorcycle. This version of the Rapido is a handsome lightweight two-stroke with off. 250cc offroad rivals to Harleys SX250.
The MX1000 a 1000cc Harley-Davidson dirt bike. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of Harley-Davidson Racing History. Aug 15 2017 - Explore WILLIAM HENDRICKSs board HARLEY DIRT BIKES on Pinterest.