US Army WWII Motorcycle

The motorcycle used by the U.S. Army and our allies in nearly every theater during World War II for military dispatch and escort duties. Built by Harley-Davidson, Inc between 1941 and 1945.

The Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle was used by the U.S. Army and our allies for military dispatch and escort duties. It was designed to survive abuse and rugged terrain while being easy to repair. Harley-Davidson built over 80,000 motorcycles for the Allied war effort between 1941 and 1945. The average price of the motorcycles was $380.00.

Size: 12½" x 8½"

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Original Motorcycle Statistics
Dimensions		Performance
Weight: 540lbs   Wheelbase: 57.5in (146cm)   Ground Clearance:   Fuel capacity: 3.375 gal (12.8 lit)   Oil capacity: 7.5pts (3.55lit)   Tires: 4.00 x 18in (10.16 x 45.7cm)		Engine: Flathead 45° V-twin   Horsepower: 23.5 @ 4,600rpm   Displacement 45.12ci (739.38cc)   Bore & stroke: 2.75 x 3.81in   Transmission: 3-speed   Top Speed: 65mph (105km/h)

References

• HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOLDIERS IN DETAIL: WWII Models WLA & WLC - WWP Special Museum Line No.33 By Frantisek Koran & Jan Mostek; ISBN 9788086416434 - Great color photographs.
  
  
• How to Restore Your Military Harley-Davidson 1932-1952: Authentic Restoration Guide By Bruce Palmer III; ISBN 978-0760304297 - gives detailed descriptions of the relation between engine-numbers, war department registration numbers and U.S.Army contract specifications