Model 125 (1948–1952)
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | "Hummer" (current usage), "American Lightweight" |
| Parent company | Harley-Davidson Inc. |
| Production | 31,793 |
| Assembly | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Model 165 |
| Class | economy |
| Engine | single-cylinder two stroke 125 cc |
| Bore / Stroke | 2.06 in × 2.28 in (52 mm × 58 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Top speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Power | 3 hp (2.2 kW) |
| Transmission | 3-speed foot shift |
| Suspension | Front: girder with rubber springs Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Front and rear drums |
| Tires | 3.25" x 19" |
| Wheelbase | 50 in (1,300 mm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (dry) |
| Related | Model 165 Hummer Super 10 Topper Ranger Pacer Scat Bobcat |
The Model 125 or S-125 was introduced by Harley-Davidson in 1947 as a 1948 model. The 125 cc two-stroke engine produced three horsepower, which was sent through a three-speed foot-shift transmission. The front suspension used girder forks suspended by large rubber bands.
More than ten thousand Model 125s were sold during the first year of production. Despite largely being ignored by dealers, the 125 gained a large following among young riders, many of whom would go on to ride larger motorcycles.
The rubber-band front suspension was replaced in 1951 by a telescopic fork referred to as "Tele-Glide".
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