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The '''ST165''' was a lightweight two-stroke [[Harley-Davidson]] produced from 1948 to 1966. The design was a copy of the [[DKW RT125]], acquired at the end of World War II from the occupied German [[DKW]] plant. With the introduction of these lightweights it was hoped they would bring younger buyers into a Harley dealership, hopefully moving up to one of the full size models at a later date. The ST165 was priced at a reasonable $445.00 | |||
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[[Image:1955 Harley-Davidson ST165 in Red.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1955 Harley-Davidson ST165 in Red similar to what Elvis's may have looked like]] | |||
Sometime in 1955 after earning a regular income as a performing artist Elvis purchased his first Harley-Davidson. It was a small 1956 Harley-Davidson ST 165 (#56ST1603), basically an entry level motorcycle which he likely used to learn to ride. It was a 165cc motorcycle sometimes incorrectly referred to as a Harley Hummer. Technically speaking , the true "Harley Hummer" was only produced from 1955 until 1959, and it was a very basic, stripped down, no frills, 125cc motorcycle. By January of 1956 he had outgrown it and was ready to move up to the [[Harley-Davidson KH]]. | Sometime in 1955 after earning a regular income as a performing artist Elvis purchased his first Harley-Davidson. It was a small 1956 Harley-Davidson ST 165 (#56ST1603), basically an entry level motorcycle which he likely used to learn to ride. It was a 165cc motorcycle sometimes incorrectly referred to as a Harley Hummer. Technically speaking , the true "Harley Hummer" was only produced from 1955 until 1959, and it was a very basic, stripped down, no frills, 125cc motorcycle. By January of 1956 he had outgrown it and was ready to move up to the [[Harley-Davidson KH]]. | ||
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