Attribute | ![]() James Commodore 250 1957 × | ![]() Panther 65 Springer 1956 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1957 | 1956 |
Make | James | Panther |
Model | James Commodore 250 | Panther 65 Springer |
Category | Allround | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 248 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 66 | 60 |
Stroke (mm) | 73 | 88 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
Ignition | - | Magneto |
Clutch | - | Dry multiplate |
Compression | - | 6.5:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic | Hydraulic telescopic |
Rear suspension | Swingarm-two shocks | Swingarm |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front tyre | 3.25-18 | 3.25-19 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-18 | 3.25-19 |
Seat | Dual | Dual |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Kick |