1978 Harley-Davidson MX250

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In the late 70s, Harley was in a phase of small-displacement bikes while under the control of AMF. They decided to dabble in the world of motocross, and had their Italian branch, Aermacchi, build the Harley-Davidson MX250. It was the first (and only) HD production MX bike, and it only lasted for one year.

The package was oddly international – an Italian motor with Japanese suspension, ignition, and tires, and Spanish rims. Magazine reviews of the time all spoke highly of the power from the engine, though the general consensus was that the powerband was relatively narrow. HD focused its marketing on racing, and they even had a factory team (starring Rex Staten) that earned a podium spot in a MX National in 1977.

The bike weighed just 233 pounds dry – 25 pounds heavier than the competition. The 242.6cc engine took in gas from a 38mm Dell’Orto carb and pushed its 32.4 horsepower through a 5 speed transmission. Most reviewers felt that the Harley-Davidson MX250 was a solid first effort that would become an excellent bike after another year of tweaking. Unfortunately, that additional year never came. Want to learn more? Check out the only website dedicated to the MX250.

The seller of this example (VIN: 7D10444H8) acquired it five years ago from a private party in Florida. He states that it was started once when new and then stored on display ever since. It has no miles.

There is a “dime-sized dimple” on the left side of the tank.

It’s sold on a bill of sale with the owner’s manual and MSO attributed to Ken’s Cycle Shop in Avon, New York.

The sale includes the original stand and rare factory-installed side stand.

Have any MX250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the comments below!

Year	1978
Make	Harley-Davidson
Model	MX250
Mileage	True Mileage Unknown
Title	Bill of Sale Only
Private Party/Dealership	Not Applicable
VIN	7D10444H8

Total Bids Placed: 75

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: b*******y

Bidder Name	Bidding Time	Bid	Auto
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:16 am PST	$15,600
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:16 am PST	$15,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:14 am PST	$15,300
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:13 am PST	$15,200
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:12 am PST	$15,100
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:12 am PST	$15,000
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:12 am PST	$14,900	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:11 am PST	$14,800
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:11 am PST	$14,700
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:09 am PST	$14,600
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:09 am PST	$14,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:09 am PST	$14,400
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:08 am PST	$14,200
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:07 am PST	$14,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:07 am PST	$14,000
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:06 am PST	$13,700
b********6	February 18, 2021 11:06 am PST	$13,600
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:06 am PST	$13,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
h*b	February 18, 2021 11:05 am PST	$13,100
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:05 am PST	$13,000	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:04 am PST	$12,800	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 18, 2021 11:04 am PST	$12,700
b*******y	February 18, 2021 11:04 am PST	$12,600
b********6	February 18, 2021 11:04 am PST	$12,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 18, 2021 11:02 am PST	$12,300
j*****e	February 18, 2021 11:02 am PST	$12,200
b********6	February 18, 2021 11:02 am PST	$12,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 18, 2021 11:02 am PST	$12,099
j*****e	February 18, 2021 11:02 am PST	$11,999	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
j*****e	February 18, 2021 11:01 am PST	$11,900
b********6	February 18, 2021 11:00 am PST	$11,800
j*****e	February 18, 2021 11:00 am PST	$11,780	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
j*****e	February 18, 2021 11:00 am PST	$11,600
b********6	February 18, 2021 10:59 am PST	$11,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
j*****e	February 18, 2021 10:59 am PST	$11,450
b********6	February 18, 2021 10:58 am PST	$11,100
j*****e	February 18, 2021 10:58 am PST	$11,000	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
j*****e	February 18, 2021 10:58 am PST	$10,900	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 18, 2021 10:58 am PST	$10,800
j*****e	February 18, 2021 10:57 am PST	$10,600
b*******y	February 18, 2021 10:57 am PST	$10,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*******y	February 18, 2021 10:55 am PST	$10,200
b********6	February 13, 2021 2:56 pm PST	$10,100
b*******y	February 13, 2021 11:12 am PST	$10,000	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 13, 2021 11:12 am PST	$9,900
b*******y	February 13, 2021 9:17 am PST	$9,400	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
p********r	February 13, 2021 9:17 am PST	$9,300
b*******y	February 13, 2021 9:05 am PST	$8,799
p********r	February 13, 2021 9:05 am PST	$8,699	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
p********r	February 13, 2021 8:41 am PST	$8,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
d******3	February 13, 2021 8:41 am PST	$8,000
p********r	February 13, 2021 7:56 am PST	$6,600
b********6	February 13, 2021 7:56 am PST	$6,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 13, 2021 3:39 am PST	$6,429
p********r	February 13, 2021 3:39 am PST	$6,329	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
p********r	February 13, 2021 3:39 am PST	$6,300	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 13, 2021 3:39 am PST	$6,200
p********r	February 13, 2021 3:39 am PST	$5,200	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 13, 2021 3:39 am PST	$5,100
p********r	February 13, 2021 3:38 am PST	$4,300	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 13, 2021 3:38 am PST	$4,200
p********r	February 12, 2021 7:14 pm PST	$3,600
b********6	February 12, 2021 7:14 pm PST	$3,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 12, 2021 5:12 pm PST	$3,325
p********r	February 12, 2021 5:12 pm PST	$3,225	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
p********r	February 12, 2021 5:11 pm PST	$2,600	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b********6	February 12, 2021 5:11 pm PST	$2,500
p********r	February 12, 2021 10:18 am PST	$2,100	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*******y	February 12, 2021 10:18 am PST	$2,000
p********r	February 12, 2021 7:45 am PST	$1,500	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
j*****e	February 12, 2021 7:45 am PST	$1,400
p********r	February 12, 2021 7:45 am PST	$1,300	Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
j*****e	February 12, 2021 7:45 am PST	$1,200
p********r	February 11, 2021 10:00 pm PST	$1,100
l****k	February 11, 2021 7:09 pm PST	$1,000
Auction started	February 11, 2021 11:00 am PST

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Total Bids Placed: 75

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