Difference between revisions of "Harley-Davidson XA"

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* Manufacturer [[Harley-Davidson]]
* Manufacturer [[Harley-Davidson]]
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[[Category:Military motorcycles]]
[[Category:Military motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]]

Revision as of 00:39, 11 August 2010

1942 Harley Davidson XA
1942 Harley-Davidson XA military

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