Difference between revisions of "AJS Model 16"
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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = AJS Model 16 | |name = AJS Model 16 | ||
|image = AJS Model 16MS 1953. | |image = AJS Model 16MS 1953.jpg | ||
|aka = ''Sceptre Sports'' | |aka = ''Sceptre Sports'' | ||
|manufacturer = [[Associated Motorcycles]] [[Plumstead]], [[London]] | |manufacturer = [[Associated Motorcycles]] [[Plumstead]], [[London]] | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 30 April 2019
| AJS Model 16MS 1953.jpg | |
| Manufacturer | Associated Motorcycles Plumstead, London |
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| Also called | Sceptre Sports |
| Engine | 348 cc OHV air cooled single |
| Top speed | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 16 bhp (12 kW) @5,600 rpm |
| Transmission | Four speed gearbox to chain final drive |
| Suspension | teledraulic forks, swinging arm rear |
| Brakes | drum brakes |
| Wheelbase | Template:Convert |
| Seat height | Template:Convert |
| Weight | Template:Convert |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The AJS Model 16 350MS is a single cylinder, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1949 and 1967. Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 5750 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 69.0mm bore x 93.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 347.0 cubic centimeters. The engine features a 6.5:1 [[compression ratio]]. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 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 catrigde while the rear was equiped with a two shock. The Model 16350MS is fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighs just 374.79 pounds (170.0 Kg). The wheelbase is 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.