Excelsior Single vs Harley-Davidson Model X8A (1913)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Excelsior Singlestacks up against the Harley-Davidson Model X8A. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecExcelsior SingleHarley-Davidson Model X8A
Model year19131912
Price
Engine492 cc492 cc
Weight118 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol

Excelsior Single vs Harley-Davidson Model X8A — which should you buy?

Picking between the Excelsior Single and the Harley-Davidson Model X8A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Excelsior Single brings its published horsepower, while the Harley-Davidson Model X8A counters with its own power figure at 118 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: