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[[Image:1948-harley-davidson-s-125-1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1948-harley-davidson-s-125-1]]
[[Image:1948-harley-davidson-s-125-1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1948-harley-davidson-s-125-1]]
The 1948 '''Harley-Davidson S-125''' [[motorcycle]] was Harley's offering to a postwar audience looking for inexpensive and reliable transportation.  
The 1948 '''Harley-Davidson S-125''' [[motorcycle]] was Harley's offering to a postwar audience looking for inexpensive and reliable transportation.  
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With a single-cylinder [[two-stroke]] engine designed by [[DKW]] of Germany, this was not the kind of motorcycle most people associated with Harley-Davidson. Yet the company claimed 10,000 were sold in the first seven months of 1947.
With a single-cylinder [[two-stroke]] engine designed by [[DKW]] of Germany, this was not the kind of motorcycle most people associated with Harley-Davidson. Yet the company claimed 10,000 were sold in the first seven months of 1947.


Producing only three horsepower, the S-125 had a tough time reaching 55 miles per hour. Though a [[girder fork]] with coil spring was used up front, the rear had no suspension other than that provided by the sprung saddle.
Producing only three horsepower, the S-125 had a tough time reaching 55 miles per hour. Though a girder fork with coil spring was used up front, the rear had no suspension other than that provided by the sprung saddle.


But with a three-speed gearbox, foot shift, and hand clutch, the lightweight bike was simple and easy to operate. Many were "personalized" by adding the optional chrome wheel rims.
But with a three-speed gearbox, foot shift, and hand clutch, the lightweight bike was simple and easy to operate. Many were "personalized" by adding the optional chrome wheel rims.


Several changes benefited the little Harley during its 13-year life span. Most notable was a switch to modern "[[Teleglide]]" [[telescopic forks]] in 1951, and a boost in engine size to 165 ccs in 1954.
Several changes benefited the little Harley during its 13-year life span. Most notable was a switch to modern "[[Teleglide]]" telescopic forks in 1951, and a boost in engine size to 165 ccs in 1954.


The following year the bike became known as the '''Hummer''', and it continued with only minor updates through 1959, after which it was dropped in favor of more contemporary designs.
The following year the bike became known as the '''Hummer''', and it continued with only minor updates through 1959, after which it was dropped in favor of more contemporary designs.
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*[[List of Harley motorcycles]]
*[[List of Harley motorcycles]]


{{Harley}}


[[Category:1940s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1940s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson two-strokes]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson two-strokes]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Harley-Davidson S-125
|photo=1948-harley-davidson-s-125-1.jpg
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|manufacturer    = Harley-Davidson
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|production      = 1948 - 1959
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|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
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|transmission    = Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: girder fork [[coil]] spring <br>
Rear: rigid-
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
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The '''[[Harley-Davidson]] S-125''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by [[Harley-Davidson]] between 1948 and 1959. 
==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  girder fork [[coil spring]] while the rear was equipped with a rigid-. The bike weighed just 199.96 pounds (90.7 Kg). 
[[Category:standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]]
[[Category:1940s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]

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