1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster
This 1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster featured an overhead-valve engine, telescopic front forks, and swingarm rear suspension. Inaugurating a motorcycle engine configuration that has continued unbroken from the Milwaukee motor company ever since. This model was handcrafted of iron with a scale of 1:12. It features intricate details such as spoke wheels, seat, lightweight frame, pedals, fenders, exhaust system, license plate and a headlight. A must-have for the collector and enthusiast! • 100% iron frame • Metal wheels • Wheels roll • Two-tone paint colors
History
The Harley-Davidson Sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by Harley-Davidson. Sportster models are designated in Harley-Davidson's product code by beginning with "XL". In 1952, the predecessors to the Sportster, the Model K Sport and Sport Solo motorcycles, were introduced. These models K, KK, KH, and KHK of 1952 to 1956 had a side valve ('flat head') engine, whereas the later XL Sportster models use an overhead valve engine. The first Sportster in 1957 had many of the same details of the KH including the frame, fenders, large gas tank and front suspension.