The motorcycle James colonel 225 of 1956 was manufactured by the company James and belongs to the series of James colonel 225 that includes motorcycles of different displacements.
This bike belongs to the category of trail and the first model of the James colonel 225 generation became widespread in the year 1955, that's why although it may not seem so, we are in front of an a motorcycle generation that already has 67 years.
To summarize a little bit the characteristics of this bike, it has an engine displacement of 13.73 cy and a total power of 9.60 hp (7.0 kw) @ 4500 rpm with an single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine with kick start.
Take a look at the information and technical data sheet of this mind-blowing motorcycle.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
---|---|
Make | James |
Model | colonel 225 1956 |
Year | 1956 |
Category | Trail |
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION | |
---|---|
Displacement | 13.73 cy (225.00 cc) |
Engine type | Single-cylinder, 2-stroke engine |
Engine details | - |
Power | 9.60 hp (7.0 kw) @ 4500 rpm |
Torque | - |
Engine compression | 7.0:1 |
Bore x stroke | 2.5 x 2.8 inches (63.0 x 72.0 mm) |
Intake | Intake by carburetor |
Cooling | Air-cooled |
Transmission | 4-speed |
Final drive | Chain transmission |
Clutch | Multi-disc clutch in oil bath |
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES | |
---|---|
Empty weight | 275.6 lbs (125.0 kg) |
Full weight | - |
Power to weight ratio | 0.1693 hp/lbs (0.0768 hp/kg) |
Fuel capacity | - |
Fuel reserve | - |
Oil capacity | - |
SPEED AND ACCELERATION | |
---|---|
Maximum speed | 49.7 mph (80.0 km/h) |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h | - |
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS | |
---|---|
Chassis type | Double cradle tubular chassis |
Fork diameter | - |
Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
Front tire | 3-18 |
Rear tire | 3-18 |
Front brakes | Drum brake |
Rear brakes | Rear drum brake |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
---|---|
Starter | Kick start |
These are the ratings users have sent about the motorcycle:
The first model of this motorcycle was produced in 1955.
The James colonel 225 has a power of 9.60 hp (7.0 kw) @ 4500 rpm.
The JAMES COLONEL 225 has a top speed of 49.7 mph.
The JAMES COLONEL 225 has an empty weight of 275.6 lbs.