James Colonel: history, specs, pictures
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| James Colonel | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Colonel 225 |
| Production | 1955 - 1959 |
| Engine | in-line four, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.0mm x 72.0mm |
| Top Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 4500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. villers |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydralic telescopic forks |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3-18 |
| Length | 78.82 inches (2002 mm) |
| Width | 33.86 inches (860 mm) |
| Weight | 275.58 pounds (125.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The James Colonel was a in-line four, two-stroke standard produced by James between 1955 and 1959. It could reach a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 4500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled in-line four, two-stroke. A 63.0mm bore x 72.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 225.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3-18 front tire and a 3-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Colonel was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 275.58 pounds (125.0 Kg).