1937 Rikuo Type 97

, Japan. In 1932 Sankyo Seiyaku sent its representative to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the aim of purchasing a production license and a plant for manufacturing the 1200-cc, VL-series motorcycle. The USA was in the grips of a strong economic crisis, so Harley-Davidson Motors Co. that was on the verge of bankruptcy happily accepted the Japanese offer. #rikuo #japanesebike #japanese #japbike #1300cc #vtwin #1930s #1937 #offroad #classics #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwarii #military #army #japanesemotorcycle #retro #vintage #antique #classic #retrobike #vintagebike #classicbike #history #japanesearmy #rarebikes #japaneseharley #bikestagram #harleystyle #リクオ