The James Commodore J4 was a 98 cubic centimeter,
two-stroke
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,
motorcycle
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manufactured by the
James Cycle Co
The James Cycle Co Ltd., Greet, Birmingham, England, was one of many British cycle and motorcycle makers based in the English Midlands, particularly Birmingham. Most of their light motorcycles, often with the characteristic maroon finish, used ...
and announced in November 1950. The Commodore was in production from 1951 to 1953.
*Engine:
Villiers Engineering
Villiers Engineering was a manufacturer of motorcycles and cycle parts, and an engineering company based in Villiers Street, Wolverhampton, England.
Early history
In the 1890s John Marston's Sunbeam had become extremely successful by relyin ...
1F single-cylinder engine at 98cc 47 mm x 57 mm engine.
Carburetor
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was a Villiers Type 6/0.
*Transmission: Two speed with clutch. Handlebar gear lever.
*Frame: Single downtube
frame
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*Suspension: Front was taper tube for girder type with single, central undampened spring. Rear: None
*Brakes: 4" front and rear
*Drive: Chain and sprocket
*Wheels: 21 inches x 2.25 inches
See also
*
List of motorcycles of the 1950s
External links
James Motorcycles Information WebsiteJames Motorcycle Website - resources and manuals
Commodore
Motorcycles introduced in 1950
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