c.1929 Levis 247cc '6 Port', Registration no. RD 7859 (see text) Frame no. 24793 Engine no. 27265

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c.1929 Levis 247cc '6 Port'
Registration no. RD 7859 (see text)
Frame no. 24793
Engine no. 27265
One of the pioneers of the two-stroke motorcycle, the firm commenced manufacture of its 211cc, single-gear lightweight in 1911. Soon dubbed 'Popular', the model was a huge success for the Birmingham marque, remaining in production until 1926. Levis dominated 250cc racing in the early 1920s, winning the Lightweight category at the Isle of Man TT in 1920 and 1922, and duly introduced a new 247cc production model alongside the Popular for 1921. The two-stroke enthusiast's ideal 'Banbury' mount, this beautiful little Vintage-era Levis lightweight is the sporting '6 Port' model, which was produced alongside the cheaper, four-port Model Z and advertised as 'the 60mph 250cc two-stroke'. Purchased from the Bath area, the machine is an older restoration and appears complete. The engine turns over and has compression. Prospective purchasers should note that there is no registration document with this Lot and should satisfy themselves in relation to the possibility of reclaiming the original registration number