Any similarities?

I have no idea what this scooter is — old black and white photo found in an archive. Machine is pictured in front of a Harley-Davidson dealership. Look closely and you can see tricycles and bicycles in the store. Pretty sure it’s not a Harley-Davidson. UPDATE: Click on the comment above to learn more about this unique scooter, or read the magazine story provided by Barry Brown — thanks Barry. Pretty amazing story. (From a 1935 edition of MotorCyclist.)

But check out the Honda DN-01. A very modern and updated version?

Photo courtesy Honda Media.