2782E - Cycles

Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation

Mechanical Transport AP2782E Book 1, Section 5 - Motor Cycles

Item	Vehicle
1	James, 98cc, Model J10 Comet, solo motor cycle
2	James, 98cc, Model J11 Comet, solo motor cycle
3	James, 98cc, Model L1 Comet, solo motor cycle
4	Triumph, 500cc, Model TRW, solo motor cycle

Motor Cycle, 98cc, James Comet J10 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1746
Engine	Villiers, Mark 1F, single-cylinder, petrol, two-stroke, 98cc. Petroil lubrication. Flywheel-magneto ignition.
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 6ft 7in; Width - 2ft 1½in; Height -2ft 9½in (less windscreen); WB -4ft 1in ; G/C -5in ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 150 lb; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Civilian type, lightweight, two-stroke motor cycle. Two-speed gearbox

Motor Cycle, 98cc, James Comet J11 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/2153
Engine	Villiers, Mark 4F, single-cylinder, petrol, two-stroke, 98cc. Petroil lubrication. Flywheel-magneto ignition.
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions	Length - 6ft 6in; Width - 2ft 1½in; Height - 2ft 9½in; WB -4ft 1in ; G/C -4½in ; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 128 lb; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Civilian type, lightweight, two-stroke motor cycle. Two-speed gearbox

Motor Cycle, 98cc, James Comet L1 Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/2232
Engine	Villiers, Mark 4F, single-cylinder, petrol, two-stroke, 98cc. Petroil lubrication. Flywheel-magneto ignition
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action - :
Dimensions	Length - 6ft 4½in; Width - 2ft 2in; Height - 2ft 9½in (seat height - 2ft 3in); WB -4ft 1½in ; G/C - 5in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 165 lb; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Civilian type, lightweight, two-stroke motor cycle. Spring frame. Two-speed gearbox

Motor Cycle, 500cc, Triumph TRW (Magneto ignition) Crown Copyright^©
RAF Ref No	16A/1302
Engine	Triumph, Type TRW, twin-cylinder, side valve, air-cooled, petrol, 499cc, dry sump lubrication, magneto ignition.
Gearbox
Performance	Max Speed - ; MPG - ; Radius of Action -
Dimensions	Length - 6ft 10½in; Width - 2ft 4½in; Height - 3ft 5in; WB - 4ft 5in; G/C - 6¼in; TC - :
Weights	Unladen - 370 lb; Laden - :
Body
Tyres
Notes	Heavy duty, twin-cylinder, motor cycle developed for service use. Four speed gearbox. Solid frame.

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