The James Comet was a 98 cubic centimetre (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.

James Comet. Introduced in 1948, the Comet followed the ML and the Autocycle. Initially fitted with a Villiers 98cc Mk 1F engine, it remained in production until 1966. James Models Comet 1 1949-55 Villiers 98cc 1F Rigid-framed with girder forks. Two models were offered, the Standard with direct lighting and the De-Luxe with a battery.

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All models featured the tried-and-tested 98cc Villiers two-stroke engine. James continued making motorcycles until 1966 by which time the onslaught of cheaper, better Japanese machines forced the company to close its doors for good. This particular Comet is thought to …

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Late 52 & 53 J3 Comet Deluxe models were fitted with the Villiers 4F. Gears: Two speed with clutch. Handlebar gear lever has "trigger". Frame: Single downtube with rigid rear. Forks: Taper tube girder type. Single, central undamped spring. Tyres: 2.25"x 21" Standard. 2.50"x 19" Deluxe (1949 - both models 19") Tyre pressures

Initially only available with a rigid frame, it gained plunger-type suspension in 1954 and a rear swing-arm on the Comet L1 model of 1956. All models featured the tried-and-tested 98cc Villiers two-stroke engine.

Oct 5, 2021 · Your humble narrator on his 1949 Famous James 98cc Comet. Someone steered me to a company called Meeten & Ward, Ltd. of Surrey, England, and they identified the bike as a Comet, powered by a Villiers 98cc 1F engine.

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James 98cc Comet. Introduced in 1948, the Comet followed the ML and the Autocycle. Fitted with a Villiers 98cc 1F engine, it was rigid-framed with girder forks. Two models were offered, the Standard with direct lighting and the De-Luxe with a battery. James Comet 1948-1956