Harley Davidson Xa Engine

This original Harley Davidson motorcycle was found in a falling down shed on the father-in-laws.

Harley davidson xa engine. A plunger-style rear suspension was used on all models as were drum brakes and Harley-Davidson even built an overhead-valve version of the XAs engine based upon the BMW R75. 1942 Harley-Davidson 750cc XA Military Motorcycle. Do you know this bike.

The Lonati Collection of American Motorcycles. Based on its traditional 45-degree V-twin but the army specifically wanted the one feature that the WLA didnt have. Out in the main display area was this rare 1942 XA opposed engine motorcycle.

But the XA actually did foreshadow some important innovations like a foot shift and rear suspension which wouldnt appear on Harleys bikes until years later. All of the tanks the Canadians built during World War Two were of American or British design and used existing automotive or aircraft engines. Never repeated in a Harley-Davidson Welded frame.

This particular Harley-Davidson design was never used in production of a tank. 45 cu in 740 cc SV flat-twin. For reasons that arent clear Harley never ran with either the engine layout or the shaft drive.

The XA featured a 740cc flat twin boxer engine that produced 23 horsepower. For example a 2019 Harley-Davidson Street 750 model in Vivid Black with sale price of 7599 10 down payment and amount financed of 683910 60 month repayment term and 399 APR results in monthly payments of 12592. Motor Monday 1942 Harley-Davidson XA.

This is an original iconic Harley Davidson XA Motorcycle that was engineered during WWII to compete with the opposed twin shaft drive BMW that was performing exceptionally well in the African desert. Harley Davidson Engine Sound 1903-2020. 778 x 778 mm 31 x 31 inches Fuel control.