Levis Motorcycles

Levis 1938 247cc Model B

Levis 1938 247cc Model B

Levis et Celer


Code: BEAL
Guaranteed Speed 63-65 m.p.h.
Cruising Speed .. 50-55 m.p.h.
Consumption (Approx.):
Petrol 110 m.p.g.
Oil 1900-2000 m.p.g.
£53.10.0

Model 'B Special'

ENGINE - Bore : 67 m.m., Stroke : 70 m.m., 247 c.c., Two-port with entirely enclosed Valve Gear, Valves and Springs. Compression—Standard : 7.2 to 1. High : 8.3 to 1, for racing with 50-50 petrol-benzol fuel, optional.

GEAR - Pivoted mounted type H.P. Heavy 4-speed gearbox. Totally enclosed POSITIVE STOP foot change and clutch operation. Neutral indicator. Ratios : 6.4, 8.2, 10.5 and 17.5 to 1.

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

HANDLEBARS - 1" dia. adjustable new approved shape. Heavily chromium-plated. Fitted with Quick-action Twist-grip Throttle Control. Adjustable outside levers. Electric Horn Button und Dipswitch.

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 Watertight tool boxes and side lifting handles, quickly operated tubular front stand,"Spring-up" low-lift rear stand of special design, Fully adjustable footrests. Dynamo voltage control, Separate oil tank, Petroflex petrol pipe.

Source: Motos Anglais

1938 Models

247cc Model B - 247cc Two-stroke - 346cc Model A - 346cc S.P.3 - 498cc Model D - 498cc S.P.5 - 600