The Harley-Davidson Model WLA motorcycle specifications include a 740 cc (45.15 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 244.9 kg (540 lb).
Key specifications
1940-1942Model years
740 ccDisplacement
244.9 kgDry weight
Model years covered
194019411942
Year-specific specification changes
No material specification changes from the 1940 baseline were found in the available data.
How the Harley-Davidson Model WLA compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
Displacement740 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc
About 42% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 9th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
This model Harley-Davidson database average
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
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Displacement9th
740 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 740 cc
Chassis snapshot
Chain (final drive)
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
740 cc (45.15 cu in) |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Linkert |
| Fuel control |
Sidevalves |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
Leading link -coil springs |
| Rear suspension |
Rigid- |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
244.9 kg (540 lb) |
Other specifications
| Comments |
This bike was produced to US Army specifications World War II. |
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