Harley Davidson

Playboy Nov. 1968

1969 Harley Davidson

Playboy Jan. 1969

     I promise, this is not the same ad as this one I ran a couple weeks ago.  But it appears that HD ran a series of similar ads over the years each featuring a different bike.  This one is for the 1969 Sportster.

Harley Davidson

Playboy Oct. 1968

Ad text:  The new Rapido explodes into 1969! Here's a  125cc stick of dynamite that weighs in with the 80's and 90's, but accelerates past the 175's.  This year, Rapido comes in two models - a swinging street version and this hot new scrambler with high pipe, perforated heat shield, large sprocket and special off-the-road tire.  Either way, Rapido will turn out the crowd and turn in the winning performance.  Low end torque, wheelies and effortless top speed - $400 in the street version.  This is the one they'll be talking about all year long.  Get in on the conversation.  Your Harley-Davidson dealer has the cycle, low-cost financing and insurance. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Milwaukee, Wis.