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|manufacturer = [[Associated Motorcycles]] Plumstead, London | |manufacturer = [[Associated Motorcycles]] Plumstead, London | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1950 - 1966 | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class =[[Classic]] | ||
|engine = 348 cc OHV air cooled single | |engine = 348 cc OHV air cooled single | ||
|top_speed =78 mph (126 km/h) | |top_speed =78 mph (126 km/h) | ||
|power = 16 bhp (12 kW) @5,600 rpm | |power = 16 bhp (12 kW) @5,600 rpm | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed, manual <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = drum | Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br> | ||
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|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: dual shocks | |||
|brakes =Front: drum <br>Rear: drum | |||
|front_tire = 3.25 -19 | |||
|rear_tire = 3.25 -19 | |||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 56 in | |wheelbase = 56 in | ||
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|similar = | |similar = | ||
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The '''AJS Model 16''' was a British [[motorcycle]] made by [[Associated Motorcycles]] at the former [[Matchless]] works in Plumstead, London. It was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] all round [[motorcycle]] produced between 1949 and 1967. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 5750 [[RPM]]. | The '''AJS Model 16''' was a British [[motorcycle]] made by [[Associated Motorcycles]] at the former [[Matchless]] works in Plumstead, London. It was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] all round [[motorcycle]] produced between 1949 and 1967. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 5750 [[RPM]]. | ||
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The rigid framed AJS Model 16M 350 cc single was developed in 1945 from the military [[Matchless G3/L]] World War II motorcycle. Well proven in war service, the 350 cc single remained in production selling large numbers to the civilian market well into the 1960s. Simple and practical, the Model 16 needed minimal maintenance and was very economical—ideal during petrol rationing. The company also produced an almost identical motorcycle under the Matchless name as the ''Matchless G3L''.<ref name="auction">{{cite web|url=http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1959-ajs-35occ-model-16-the-heavyweight-35occ-sin-1-c-2o9ws4oe2q|title=AJS 35Occ Model 16 |accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> The only difference between the two was that the Matchless carried a magneto at the rear of the cylinder barrel, whereas the AJS magneto was at the front. <ref name="run">{{cite web|url=http://www.shvc.org/KickstartOutings.htm|title=from the book 'Great British Motorcycles of the Fifties'|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> | The rigid framed AJS Model 16M 350 cc single was developed in 1945 from the military [[Matchless G3/L]] World War II motorcycle. Well proven in war service, the 350 cc single remained in production selling large numbers to the civilian market well into the 1960s. Simple and practical, the Model 16 needed minimal maintenance and was very economical—ideal during petrol rationing. The company also produced an almost identical motorcycle under the Matchless name as the ''Matchless G3L''.<ref name="auction">{{cite web|url=http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1959-ajs-35occ-model-16-the-heavyweight-35occ-sin-1-c-2o9ws4oe2q|title=AJS 35Occ Model 16 |accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> The only difference between the two was that the Matchless carried a magneto at the rear of the cylinder barrel, whereas the AJS magneto was at the front. <ref name="run">{{cite web|url=http://www.shvc.org/KickstartOutings.htm|title=from the book 'Great British Motorcycles of the Fifties'|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> | ||
In 1953, the Model 16M was | In 1953, the Model 16M was modernized with a dual seat replacing the saddle and rear pillion seat. In 1956 the Burman gearbox was replaced with a new four speed unit of AMC's own design and in 1957 further improvements included replacement of the outdated generator with a crankshaft mounted Lucas alternator. The leaky pressed-steel primary drive cover was replaced with an alloy casing.<ref name="Currie50">{{cite book|last=Currie|first=Bob|title=Great British Motorcycles of the Fifties|publisher=Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd|date=1980|isbn=978-0-86363-010-1}}</ref> | ||
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To boost US sales the AMC marketing team rebranded the ageing export Model 16 with the new name ''The Sceptre'' with new metal tank badges and steel flywheels instead of the old cast iron ones. The compression ratio was also raised to 9:1 and the competition also Norton designed geared oil pump was also fitted as standard.<ref name="Currie50" /> | To boost US sales the AMC marketing team rebranded the ageing export Model 16 with the new name ''The Sceptre'' with new metal tank badges and steel flywheels instead of the old cast iron ones. The compression ratio was also raised to 9:1 and the competition also Norton designed geared oil pump was also fitted as standard.<ref name="Currie50" /> | ||
The '''[[AJS]] Model 16 350''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, 2 valves Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[AJS]] in 1950. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 5750 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
A 68.6mm [[bore]] x 68.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 347.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | ==Drive== | ||
The bike has a 4-speed | The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. | ||
==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It | It came with a 3.25 -19 front [[tire]] and a 3.25 -19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long. | ||
[[Category: AJS motorcycles]] | |||
==1950 - 1966 AJS Model 16 350== | |||
[[File:ajs-model-16-350-1950-1966-0.jpg|600px|1950 - 1966 AJS Model 16 350]] | |||
The 1950 AJS Model 16 350 is a classic machine that has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 347cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 18 horsepower at 5750 rpm. | |||
Standard features include laced wheels, a dual seat, a blacked-out frame, a front telescopic fork coupled to dual shocks in the rear, a drum braking system, a 13-liter (3.6-gallon) fuel tank, a large headlight, full fenders, a center stand and mid-mounted foot pegs. | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:AJS motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category: 1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category: 1960s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: 1940s motorcycles]] | [[Category: 1940s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: 1950s motorcycles]] | [[Category: 1950s motorcycles]] | ||