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Levis 1938 346cc Model A

Levis 1938 346cc Model A

Levis et Celer


Code: ASPE
Guaranteed Speed 72-75 m.p.h.
Cruising Speed 55-60 m.p.h.
Consumption (Approx.):
Petrol . . 100 m.p.g.
Oil 1800/2000 m.p.g.
£62.10.0

Model 'A SPECIAL'

ENGINE - Bore: 70m.m., Stroke: 90 m.m., 34b c.c., Two-port compressed head with entirely enclosed Valve Gear, Valves and Springs, High Lift Cams. Compression—Standard : 6.8 to 1. High : 8.3 to 1, for racing with 50-60 benzol-petrol fuel, optional.

GEAR - Type C.P.B. Heavy 4-speed gearbox. Totally enclosed POSITIVE STOP foot change and clutch operation. Neutral Indicator. Ratios : 5.6, 7.8, 10.6 and 16.2 to 1.

FRAME - Straight tube construction of Solid-drawn High Carbon Steel with wide angle back.

HANDLEBARS - Approved shape I" dia. with long grips. Fully adjustable. Heavily chromium-plated. Fitted with Quick-action Twist-grip Throttle Control. Adjustable outside levers. Electric Horn Button and Dipswitch.

STANDS - Quickly operated tubular front stand. "Spring-up" low-lift rear stand of special design.

FOOTRESTS - Fully adjustable.

FINISH - Heavily chromium-plated throughout, including wheel rims and primary chaincase. Tank chromium-plated with hand polished top and side panels, finished with gold lines. Standard finish Black panels. For optional finishes see page 10.

This model is fitted with Crankcase shield, Watertight tool boxes, Bold side lifting handles, Dynamo voltage control.

Separate oil tank, Petroflex oil and petrol pipes.

Source: Motos Anglais