James Commodore 250: history, specs, pictures

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James Commodore 250
Manufacturer
Production 1957 - 1962
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 73.0mm
Fuel System carburetor. amal
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: hydraulic telescopic
Rear: swingarm-two shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Weight
Manuals Service Manual


The James Commodore 250 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by James between 1957 and 1962.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 73.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm-two shocks.