Harley Davidson Xa Engine

1942 Harley-Davidson 750cc XA Military Motorcycle.

Harley davidson xa engine. Introduced in production bikes in 1955 K model. 230 HP 168 kW 4600 RPM. The 738cc engine made 23 horsepower could handle a top speed of 65 mph and had a full seven inches of ground clearance.

The XA is modeled after the BMW R71. Authors photo added 7-8-2019. Sold for 26450 US 35937 inc.

Out in the main display area was this rare 1942 XA opposed engine motorcycle. All of the tanks the Canadians built during World War Two were of American or British design and used existing automotive or aircraft engines. After almost 20 years the engine replaces the Twin Cam engine from which it differs markedly through its four-valve technology and better response from the speed cell.

778 x 778 mm 31 x 31 inches Fuel control. Get free shipping 4 cashback and 10 off select brands with a RPM Membership plus free everyday tech support on aftermarket 1942 Harley-Davidson XA Engines motorcycle parts. Based on its traditional 45-degree V-twin but the army specifically wanted the one feature that the WLA didnt have.

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. Click here to rate it. Opposed two-cylinder air-cooled engine.

17 Oct 2015 1500 BST. Firsts for Harley-Davidson include 750cc horizontally opposed twin cylinder engine twin carbs shaft drive and plunger rear end. Harley was already making a simpler bike for the military called the WLA and that was determined to be sufficient for the basic motorcycle usage needed by the military.