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The '''[[AJS]] Model 8 350''' is a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] s[[port]] [[motorcycle]] produced between 1960 and 1963. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 6250 [[RPM]]. | The '''[[AJS]] Model 8 350''' is a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] s[[port]] [[motorcycle]] produced between 1960 and 1963. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 6250 [[RPM]]. | ||
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File:Ajs model 8 60 01.jpg|1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue | |||
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File:Ajs model 8 60 04.jpg|1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue | |||
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==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 72.0mm [[bore]] x 82.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 348.0 cubic [[centimeter]]s. The engine features a 7.5:1 [[[[compression ratio]]]]. | The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 72.0mm [[bore]] x 82.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 348.0 cubic [[centimeter]]s. The engine features a 7.5:1 [[[[compression ratio]]]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:38, 30 April 2019
The AJS Model 8 350 is a single cylinder, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1960 and 1963. Claimed horsepower was 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 6250 RPM.
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 82.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 348.0 cubic centimeters. The engine features a 7.5:1 [[compression ratio]].
Drive
The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet multi plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm-two shocks. The Model 8 350 is fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighs just 337.31 pounds (153.0 Kg). The wheelbase is 52.95 inches (1345 mm) long.