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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. | ||