When Yamaha introduced the instantly-successful DT-1, it quickly led to copies from the rest of the Japanese Big Four…and pretty much everyone else, also. Harley’s attempt with their new Italian parents was the SX175 and SX250. They weren’t nearly as successful, but it’s still interesting to find one almost 50 years later that’s only been rolled around for two miles.
Only 14,000 units were built during the SX250’s half-decade production-run, with less than 500 coming out of the factory in the machine’s final year. It was powered by a 243cc air-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke engine with oil injection. Harley claimed roughly 21 horsepower and a top speed of just over 70 miles per hour.
This example stands out as it has just two miles. The seller (our buddies at Blue Moon Cycle) say that it’s original, unrestored, and “has never seen daylight.” It’s on the original tires and is being sold through an estate, though at some point the kick starter and carb float bowl were removed. They’re selling it as-is for $4,500 or will make it a runner and offer it for more, so now’s your chance for a low-mile winter project.
Find this SX for sale in Norcross, Georgia for $4,500 here on Cycle Trader.
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