Harley-Davidson XA Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XA motorcycle specifications include a 740 cc (45.15 cu in) engine.

Key specifications

1942Year released
740 ccDisplacement
15.5 LFuel tank
1,460 mmWheelbase

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.

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.

Fuel capacity15.5 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 9% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Displacement9th

740 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity32nd

15.5 L — larger than about 32% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 740 cc
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,460 mm
4.00-18 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 4.00-18
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.00:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 1942

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
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
Front suspension Leading link
Rear suspension Pluger rigid

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
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)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.50 L (4.10 US gal)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.