Harley-davidson Dirt Bike Made In Italy
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Harley-davidson dirt bike made in italy. These bikes were made by Aermacchi in Italy and were brought to the US by Harley-Davidson to try to take a little bite out of the market that was controlled by the Japanese bikes entering the market in the late-1960s and early-1970s. These were light motorcycles with an enginecapacity of 125 to 350 cc in different models and types. In the 70s Harley-Davidson wanted to enter the fast-growing motocross market.
It was called the Harley Baja. 1972 Harley Davidson Sprint SS 350 - 2795 Moline 1972 Harley Davidson Sprint SS 350. 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.
This version of the Rapido is a handsome lightweight two-stroke with off. Owning controlling interest in the established Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aermacchi gave Harley-Davidson a wide range of small and middleweight entry level machines for their line-up including 50cc and 125cc two-strokes. Our inventory consists of over 12 million dollars in new Aermacchi Harley-Davidson parts and accessories.
Aermacchi shortened from the Italian Aeronautica Macchi began life shortly before WWI as a producer of light aircraft specializing in seaplanes. And they wanted in on that market. Moto Italia has been in the Aermacchi Harley-Davidson parts business since 1985.
A few of the highlights of Moto Italias collection are a 1964 250cc CRTT Sprint a 250cc Chimera a Dales Harley Shop. The MX1000 a 1000cc Harley-Davidson dirt bike. In the 70s Harley-Davidson wanted to enter the fast-growing motocross market.
Aermacchi Harley Davidson Motorcycles. This is a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of Harley-Davidson Racing History. Bill Werners Retirement Bike This factory assembled XR750 Dirt Tracker was given to Bill Werner upon his retirement from the Harley-Davidson Factory.