Levis Motorcycles

Levis 1938 498cc Model D

Levis 1938 498cc Model D

Levis et Celer


Code DIAL
Guaranteed Speed .. 78-80 m.p.h.
Cruising Speed . . 60-65 m.p.h.
Consumption (Approx.):
Petrol .. 90 m.p.g.
Oil .. 1800/2000 m.p.g.

£69.15.0

Model 'D SPECIAL'

ENGINE - Bore : 80 m.m., Stroke : 99 m.m., 498 c.c.. Two-port compressed head, with entirely enclosed Valve Gear, Valves and Springs. High lift cams. Hard MOLYBDENUM Alloy Cylinder Barrel and "Easy-clean" polished crankcase and magneto chain cover. Compression—Standard : 6.5 to 1. High : 8 to 1 compression piston, for racing with 50-50 petrol-benzol fuel, optional. High or low level exhaust pipes optional.

GEAR - Type B.A.P.B. Extra heavy 4-speed gearbox. Totally enclosed POSITIVE STOP foot change and clutch operation. Neutral indicator. Standard Ratios : 4.75, 6, 8 and 12.7 to 1. Optional : 4.75, 7, 8.7 and 15 to 1.

HUBS - Taper roller bearings ½" dia. front spindle, 9/16" dia. rear spindle. Chromium Alloy rear brake

HANDLEBARS - Approved shape 1" 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. Reinforced "Spring-up" low-lift rear stand of robust design. "Spring-up" prop stand.

FOOTRESTS - Fully adjustable with adjustable brake pedal to suit.

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 flnish Black panels. For optional finishes sec page 10.

This model is fitted with Crankcase shield. Watertight tool boxes, Bold side and rear lifting handles. Guard over bottom run of rear chain. Dynamo voltage control, Separate oil tank, Petroflex oil and petrol pipes.

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