AJS Model 18

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The AJS Model 18500 Statesman is a single cylinder, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1960 and 1965. Claimed horsepower was 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 5600 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 86.0mm bore x 85.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.

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 3.25-18 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 equiped with a twin shock. The Model 18500 Statesman is fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighs just 379.2 pounds (172.0 Kg). The wheelbase is 55.0 inches (1397 mm) long.

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