The James Comet was a 98 cubic centimeter (cc), two-stroke, motorcycle manufactured by the James Cycle Co. and announced on 21 October 1948. A post-World War II design, the Comet went into production in late 1948.

This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (January 2015)

Comet J1 / J3 / J10 rigid frame

• Engine: Villiers Engineering 1F engine at 98cc 47mm x 57mm engine. Late 1952 & 1953. the J3 Comet Deluxe models were fitted with the Villiers 4F engine. Carburetor was a Villiers Type 6/0.
• Transmission: Two speed with clutch. Handlebar gear lever has 'trigger'.
• Frame: Single downtube frame.
• Suspension: Front was taper tube for girder type with single, central undamped spring. Rear: None
• Brakes: 4" front and rear
• Drive: Chain and sprocket

Comet J11

The Comet J11 was manufactured from 1954–1955.

• Engine: Villiers Mk 4F (98cc) (47mm x 57mm), Carburetor was a Villiers Type 6/0
• Transmission: Two speed with clutch.
• Frame: Single down tube
• Suspension: Front was lightweight telescopic fork, plastic gaiters. Rear was a plunger-type.
• Brakes: 4" front, 5" rear
• Drive: Chain and sprocket

Comet L1

The Comet L1 was manufactured from 1956–1964.

• Engine: Villiers Mk 4F. Capacity 98cc, (47mm x 57mm). Villiers Mk 6F optional
• Transmission: Two speed with clutch.
• Frame: Tubular front and top rails. Pressed & fabricated central tub and swinging-arm.
• Suspension: Front was lightweight telescopic fork, plastic gaiters. Rear swingarm.
• Brakes: 4" front, 5" rear
• Drive: Chain and sprocket

See also

• List of James motorcycles
• List of motorcycles of the 1940s
• List of motorcycles of the 1950s

References

• James Motorcycles Information Website
• James Motorcycle Website - resources and manuals

This motorcycle, scooter or moped-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

• v
• t
• e