The James Comet was a 98 cubic centimeter (cc),

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manufactured by the

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. and announced on 21 October 1948. A post-

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design, the Comet went into production in late 1948.

Comet J1 / J3 / J10 rigid frame

*Engine:

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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

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. *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

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, 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

, plastic gaiters. Rear swingarm. *Brakes: 4" front, 5" rear *Drive: Chain and sprocket

References

James Motorcycles Information WebsiteJames Motorcycle Website - resources and manuals

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Comet J1 / J3 / J10 rigid frame

Comet J11

Comet L1

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