| Attribute | James Colonel 1959 × | James Colonel 1958 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1959 | 1958 |
| Make | James | James |
| Model | James Colonel | James Colonel |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, two-stroke | In-line four, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Villers | Carburettor. Villers |
| Displacement (cm³) | 225 | 225 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 63 | 63 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 72 |
| Ignition | Magneto | Magneto |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 7.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydralic telescopic forks | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Single downtube | Single downtube |
| Front tyre | - | 3-18 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3-18 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length (mm) | 2,002 | 2,002 |
| Overall width (mm) | 860 | 860 |