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[[Image:1942-Harley-Davidson-XA.jpg|right|thumb|1942 Harley Davidson XA]] | [[Image:1942-Harley-Davidson-XA.jpg|right|thumb|1942 Harley Davidson XA]] | ||
[[Image:1942 Harley-Davidson XA military.jpg|right|thumb|1942 Harley-Davidson XA military]] | |||
Built under a U.S. Government contact during World War II only 1, | Built under a U.S. Government contact during World War II only 1,011 of these unusual [[motorcycles]] were produced as the North African phase of WWII was almost over when the model was ready for production. Together with the increased use of the Jeep, and the lack of interchangeability with other [[Harley-Davidson]] military models a major concern, the project was canceled. It features rear [[shaft drive]], a hand clutch with foot shift and special disc wheels for desert use. It was a very close copy of the German [[BMW]] and [[Zundapp]] machines. | ||
* Engine Type Opposed Twin | * Engine Type Opposed Twin | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 1 July 2010
Built under a U.S. Government contact during World War II only 1,011 of these unusual motorcycles were produced as the North African phase of WWII was almost over when the model was ready for production. Together with the increased use of the Jeep, and the lack of interchangeability with other Harley-Davidson military models a major concern, the project was canceled. It features rear shaft drive, a hand clutch with foot shift and special disc wheels for desert use. It was a very close copy of the German BMW and Zundapp machines.
- Engine Type Opposed Twin
- Cylinders Two
- Displacement 45 cubic inches
- Bore & Stroke 2.9"x3.2"
- Carburetor Two Linkert
- Ignition Battery & Coil
- Transmission 4-speed
- Forks H-D spring fork
- Brakes Drum, front & rear
- Tire Size F 5.00x15,-R 5.00x15
- Manufacturer Harley-Davidson