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kgs, capable of running at a top speed of around 100 km/h. Sales started in the
spring of 1953 and the bike cost approximately 2,000 Kronor (around 400 US dol-
lars). The production lasted over six years, during which time Husqvarna managed
to wring out more than 6,000 units. There were actually two models of the Dream
Machine – the Tourist model and a Sports version, with dual exhaust and more
power. Both were supplied with a three-speed gearbox.
But the Dream Machine never sold to expectations and a new bike was intro-
duced in 1955, stealing the name “Silver Arrow” from Mercedes’ successful rac-
ing cars. This machine was probably the most important development in the
Husqvarna history. The newcomer had the right styling and tempted many young