Harley-Davidson A

Overview

1909 Harley-Davidson

'A' model variation Harley-Davidsons were produced from 1909 until 1914 as Model 5,6,7,8,9 &10. They were equipped with a single cylinder 30.2 c.i. engine and 28" wheels. These bikes varied from the regular models by the magneto.

During the same production years there were also B,C,D and E variations.

From 1926-29 Model A's were also produced with a chain drive single cylinder 21.098 ci engine.

Their features are as follows:

Model Vars	Years	Models	Engine	Disp.	Details	Wheels
A	1909-14	5,6,7,8,9,10	Single	30.2 ci	battery ignition	28"
B	1909-1918	5,6,7,8,9,10,11,16,17,18	Single	30.2 ci	magneto	28"
C	1909-1918	5,6,7,10,11,16,17,18	Single	30.2 ci	battery ignition	26"
D	1909-1912	5,6,7,8	Twin	49.5 ci	magneto	28"
E	1912 & 18	X8E, 18E	Twin	60.34 ci	magneto

Further Reference

• The Harley Davidson Motor Company by David Wright.

• Standard Catalog of American Motorcycles 1898-1981 by Jerry Hatfield