Harley-Davidson A
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Overview[edit | edit source]
'A' model variation Harley-Davidsons were produced from 1909 until 1914 as Model 5,6,7,8,9 &10. They were equipped with a single cylinder 30.2 c.i. engine and 28" wheels. These bikes varied from the regular models by the magneto.
During the same production years there were also B,C,D and E variations.
From 1926-29 Model A's were also produced with a chain drive single cylinder 21.098 ci engine.
Their features are as follows:
Model Vars | Years | Models | Engine | Disp. | Details | Wheels |
A | 1909-14 | 5,6,7,8,9,10 | Single | 30.2 ci | battery ignition | 28" |
B | 1909-1918 | 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,16,17,18 | Single | 30.2 ci | magneto | 28" |
C | 1909-1918 | 5,6,7,10,11,16,17,18 | Single | 30.2 ci | battery ignition | 26" |
D | 1909-1912 | 5,6,7,8 | Twin | 49.5 ci | magneto | 28" |
E | 1912 & 18 | X8E, 18E | Twin | 60.34 ci | magneto |
Further Reference[edit | edit source]
- The Harley Davidson Motor Company by David Wright.
- Standard Catalog of American Motorcycles 1898-1981 by Jerry Hatfield