Manufactured by Ixion Cycle Works, 114-116 High Street, St. Kilda, Melbourne, 1912~1916.
The motorcycle frames were built using Chater Lea components, and engines were by JAP, Fafnir and Precision. In 1915-16 JES motorcycles were sold under the Ixion label, and they probably also sold rebadged Peerless machines from Healings.
In Last Twelve Months.
Our Motor Cycles to order, with Precision, Japs., Fafnirs, Peerless Engine, or order. Famous as our racing bikes. Cut this out; and remember when ordering next machine for that extra burst of speed, it must be an Ixion. Special price for cash sales in new districts. Catalogues. 116 High-street, St. Kilda.
The Age, Mon 6 Jan 1913. (portion omitted)
The firm was still trading in bicycles until at least 1925.
Sources: Robert Saward; Trove NLA; et al.
Several companies used the Ixion name: Ixion Brands
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