The Harley-Davidson Model 125 was manufactured 1948-1952. It had a strong two-stroke 125cc engine. The U.S. was ready for a dependable and economic mode of transportation after the war, therefore the Harley Model 125 was introduced to fill that need. The Model 125 was a 3 horsepower engine. From 1948-1950 they had a girder type �rubber band� front end. The suspension consisted of five large rubber bands. In 1951, the front end was replaced by a more modern conventional hydraulic front end known as the �Tele-Glide�.
In 1953, the Harley Model 165 was introduced with a 165cc engine. This engine produced 5.5 horsepower. The sheet metal was restyled in order to give it a much cleaner appearance. The Model 165 was manufactured from 1953-1959.
In 1955, the Model 125 was introduced again as the Harley Hummer. This was the economy model 125 that appeared to be a stripped version of the model 165. The engine was also redesigned and therefore named the �B Model� engine. It produced 3 � horsepower and weighed approximately 178 lbs.
In 1960, the Harley Super-10 was introduced. It consisted of a 165cc engine that was really the B Model engine with 165cc. This model was referred to as the �S Model� engine.
Even though most of the Harley lightweight motorcycles are referred to as the �Harley Hummer�, only the 1955-1959 125cc bikes were actually Harley Hummers.
In 1953, the Harley Model 165 was introduced with a 165cc engine. This engine produced 5.5 horsepower. The sheet metal was restyled in order to give it a much cleaner appearance. The Model 165 was manufactured from 1953-1959.
In 1955, the Model 125 was introduced again as the Harley Hummer. This was the economy model 125 that appeared to be a stripped version of the model 165. The engine was also redesigned and therefore named the �B Model� engine. It produced 3 � horsepower and weighed approximately 178 lbs.
In 1960, the Harley Super-10 was introduced. It consisted of a 165cc engine that was really the B Model engine with 165cc. This model was referred to as the �S Model� engine.
Even though most of the Harley lightweight motorcycles are referred to as the �Harley Hummer�, only the 1955-1959 125cc bikes were actually Harley Hummers.
Vintage Motorcycles - 1960 Harley Super 10
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