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Levis 1935 247cc B Special

Levis-1935-247cc-B-Special

Model "B Special"

22/6 Tax

Full electric equipment. 8in. dia. head lamp.

4-speed Gear with POSITIVE STOP foot change.

Totally enclosed primary chain case.

£49.15.0

ENGINE. " Levis " single-cylinder O.H.V., 67 m.m. bore, 70 m.m. stroke, 247 c.c. Detachable non-detonating turbulent head, single-port or two-port. Enclosed rocker gear. Rocker bearings and valve stems lubricated from crankcase.

COMPRESSION RATIO. 7.2 to 1.

GEAR RATIOS. 6.4, 8.2, 10.5 and 17.5 to 1.

TRANSMISSION. ½in. x .205 Primary Chain running in enamelled sheet steel chain cover. ½in. x .305 rear chain.

TYRES. 26 x 3.00 Dunlop. For alternative tyres see EQUIPMENT. Ribbed or Studded optional on front wheel.

BRAKES. 6in. diameter front and rear.

TANK CAPACITY. Petrol 2 gallons, Oil 3 pints.

PETROL AND OIL CONSUMPTION. Petrol 120 m.p.g. Oil 2,000 m.p.g. min.

SPEED. 63 m.p.h.

GROUND CLEARANCE, 5in.

WHEEL BASE. 52¾in.

SADDLE HEIGHT. 26in.

WEIGHT. 252 lbs.

FINISH. Chromium-plating throughout. For colour schemes see EQUIPMENT.