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The Sprint was a collaborative creation between Harley-Davidson and Italy's Aermacchi. Explore additional images of this remarkable motorcycle.As a unique Italian-American collaboration, the 1966 Harley-Davidson Sprint addressed a crucial niche in Harley's motorcycle lineup.
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Launched in 1961 through a partnership between Harley-Davidson and Aermacchi, the Sprint featured a 250-cc horizontal four-stroke single engine.
Although the Sprint differed significantly from Harley's conventional offerings at the time, it gained considerable popularity among consumers.
By 1966, few changes had been made, though the design had evolved to reflect a more contemporary look. Both street and on/off-road Scrambler variants were available by then, and customized versions achieved notable success in competitive events.
In 1969, the street version of the Sprint, now named the SS, saw its engine displacement grow to 350 cc, while the Scrambler model retained the smaller engine until 1972.
After 1974, both models were phased out and replaced by two-stroke motorcycles, also manufactured by Aermacchi.
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Both the street and on/off-road Scrambler versions achieved notable success in competitive racing.Despite its departure from Harley's traditional designs of the era, the 1966 Harley-Davidson Sprint motorcycle was highly favored by customers.
A Harley advertisement from that era posed the question, "Would you like to take charge of 250cc of pure energy?"
While the crankcase cover bore the "Harley-Davidson" name, the overhead-cam single engine was manufactured by Italy's Aermacchi and featured a right-side gear shifter.
Harley's CR250 flat-tracker, based on the Sprint, was a highly competitive machine straight from the factory.Discover more incredible motorcycle articles and images by visiting:
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