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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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|fuel_system = carburetor | |||
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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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|dry_weight = 199.96 pounds (90.7 Kg) | |||
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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]] | |||