The Harley-Davidson XA motorcycle specifications include a 740 cc (45.15 cu in) engine.
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XA 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.
About 42% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 9th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 9% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
740 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models.
15.5 L — larger than about 32% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 4.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1942 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 740 cc (45.15 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 77.8 x 77.8 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 5.7:1 |
| Fuel control | Sidevalves |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel |
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| Front suspension | Leading link |
| Rear suspension | Pluger rigid |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 4.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.50 L (4.10 US gal) |
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