1973 Harley Davidson X90

Registration No: XJB 618L
Frame No: 2D1761H3
MOT: Exempt

• Harleys competitor to Honda's 'Monkey' bike
• 90cc four speed engine with fold-down handlebars
• Restored in 2017, supplied with a current V5C

In 1960, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, renowned for big bore cruisers, purchased 50% of the Italian firm Aermacchi to give it access to smaller engined bikes. The Italian branch of the newly formed company was named 'Aermacchi-Harley-Davidson' and the first bike was a variation of the 'Ala Verde', suitably modified for the American market. By 1974, the remaining Aermacchi motorcycle holdings were purchased and the company became AMF-Harley-Davidson with small capacity motorcycles continuing to be made at Varese. The highlight of the partnership was probably Walter Villas' four world championships on 250 and 350 Grand Prix bikes in the mid 1970s. In 1978 the business was sold to the Castiglioni brothers who continued production under the Cagiva brand name. An interesting result of this unlikely tie-up was the X90, a small wheeled bike with fold-down handlebars that competed with Honda's classic Monkey bikes.

Nicknamed the 'Shortster' as a reference to Harley's 'Sportster' range and only produced for 2 years, this rare model is a must have addition to any Harley-Davidson collection. Fitted with fold-down handlebars, it's a great bike for use in motorhomes and caravans with a 90cc 4 four speed engine to get you around. A matching numbers bike, it was bought by the vendor from a relative in 2016 and restored by him over the next year, keeping as much originality as possible. This interesting little bike will be supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189