How many Harley Davidson motorcycle riders have heard of the 1975 250 SS Harley Davidson motorcycle? Not many, unless you have been a long time Harley rider or fan. The 1975 250 SS was brought out by Harley Davidson to replace the older line of motorcycle like the four-stroke Sprint. The SS line came in 125cc and 175cc sizes starting in 1974 and then the 250cc bike was brought out in 1975. This line of Harley Davidson motorcycle was intended to compete with the growing popularity of mid size Japanese motorcycles which were beginning to make real inroads into the American motorcycle market.

The 250 SS Harley Davidson motorcycle was made in Italy by the Aermacchi company and was a two stroke motorcycle! Imagine that. A two stroke Harley Davidson motorcycle? The bike never caught on with the public and only sold 1417 units in 1976. By 1978, the bike was phased out. I wonder how many of these are still around. If you happen to be the owner of this bike, you have a rare Harley Davidson motorcycle.