Harley-Davidson MX250

Technical Details

Year Built : 1978 Engine : 250 cc Two-stroke single Transmission : 5 Speed Electrics : Motoplat CDI flywheel magneto Notable Features : The MX 250 is a design produced by AMF / Harley-Davidson Aermacchi in Varese, Italy and was Harley-Davidson's only factory production moto-crosser, Featuring a chrome bore cylinder with a 40 mm Dellorto carb the engines were well-made & powerful, The horsepower was never lacking but by 1978 the motorcycle itself proved to be too heavy and the twin shock rear suspension had become dated, For many years erroneous information has been spread concerning the rarity of these race bikes, Aprox 1000 units were manufactured and eventually sold, The cycle displayed here was purchased in Ohio and used sparingly in local events, It remains in excellent condition with its OEM Cheng Shin knobbies, Build date is 4-77, Matching serial numbers are 10201, The factory's spares kit came with the motorcycle.

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