James Comet


The James Comet was a 98 cubic centimetre, 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.

Comet J1 / J3 / J10 rigid frame

  • Engine: Villiers Engineering 1F engine at 98cc 47mm x 57mm engine. Late 1952 & 1953. the J3 Comet Deluxe models were fitted with the Villiers 4F engine. Carburetor was a Villiers Type 6/0.
  • Transmission: Two speed with clutch. Handlebar gear lever has 'trigger'.
  • Frame: Single downtube frame.
  • Suspension: Front was taper tube for girder type with single, central undamped spring. Rear: None
  • Brakes: 4" front and rear
  • Drive: Chain and sprocket

    Comet J11

The Comet J11 was manufactured from 1954 to 1955.
  • Engine: Villiers Mk 4F , Carburetor was a Villiers Type 6/0
  • Transmission: Two speed with clutch.
  • Frame: Single down tube
  • Suspension: Front was lightweight telescopic fork, plastic gaiters. Rear was a plunger-type.
  • Brakes: 4" front, 5" rear
  • Drive: Chain and sprocket

    Comet L1

The Comet L1 was manufactured from 1956 to 1964.
  • Engine: Villiers Mk 4F. Capacity 98cc,. Villiers Mk 6F optional
  • Transmission: Two speed with clutch.
  • Frame: Tubular front and top rails. Pressed & fabricated central tub and swinging-arm.
  • Suspension: Front was lightweight telescopic fork, plastic gaiters. Rear swingarm.
  • Brakes: 4" front, 5" rear
  • Drive: Chain and sprocket