1956 Harley Davidson Kh

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1956 harley davidson kh.

But the k and kh were really stopgap measures until the overhead valve sportster could be readied which would happen for 1957. To define something as a sports bike you have to agree on what defines sport. This harley davidson may not have fit the definition of sports bike for 95 of the world but when you are from milwaukee a flat head engine seems to scream sport. The 1956 harley davidson model kh and all other motorcycles made 1894 2020.

It was a small 1956 harley davidson st 165 56st1603 basically an entry level motorcycle which he likely used to learn to ride. Elvis actually bought a kh the lower horsepower version of the khk in 1956 and was photographed riding it for the cover of the enthusiast harley davidson s in house magazine for its riders elvis had just had his first major hit heartbreak hotel and later that year he appeared on the ed sullivan show the camera only showing him from the waist up since the whole elvis was too sexy for tv. Find 1956 harley davidson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Select any 1956 harley davidson model founded in 1903 harley davidson is an american motorcycle manufacturer that specializes in heavyweight motorcycles designed for highway cruising.

Tuned up version of the hd kh model also called hd khk super sports. So much so. Join the 56 harley davidson model khk discussion group or the general harley davidson discussion group. Sometime in 1955 after earning a regular income as a performing artist elvis purchased his first harley davidson.

As a young star elvis first harley was a 1956 pepper red kh model. 1956 harley davidson kh. Elvis on his 1956 harley davidson kh outside his home on audubon drive. Free shipping no hassle returns and the lowest prices guaranteed.

Don t miss what s happening in your neighborhood. Noted for distinct styling and exhaust sound harley davison has established itself as a world renowned brand and is a major influential source of the modern chopper. Therefore this 1956 khk was the last of the breed and aside from the three wheeled servi car represents the final flathead motorcycles harley davidson would ever produce. Elvis presley was a motorcycle enthusiast and in his lifetime owned a number of harley davidsons.

Presley purchased this motorcycle from memphis harley davidson in january of 1956.