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{{Motorcycle
 
|name            = AJS Model 31 650
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|photo=ajs-model-31-650-1957-1966-0.jpg
|name            = '''AJS Model 31 650'''
|image            = [[File:ajs-model-31-650-1957-1966-0.jpg|frameless|1957 - 1966 AJS Model 31 650]]
|aka              = 650 Swift
|aka              = 650 Swift
|manufacturer    = [[AJS]]
|manufacturer    = AJS
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1957
|production      = 1957
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Classic]]
|class            = Classic
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
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|power            = 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6000RPM
|power            = 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6000RPM
|torque          =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|ignition        = magneto
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|battery          =
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|dry_weight      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|fuel_capacity    = 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
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It comes standard with features such as a blacked-out frame, a suspension package composed of a front telescopic fork and dual shocks as a rear suspension, a dual seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, full fenders, and a dual tone paint scheme.
It comes standard with features such as a blacked-out frame, a suspension package composed of a front telescopic fork and dual shocks as a rear suspension, a dual seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, full fenders, and a dual tone paint scheme.


[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category: AJS motorcycles]]
[[Category: 1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category: 1950s motorcycles]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''AJS Model 31'''
|image            =
|aka              = Model 31650 Swift, Model 31 650 Swift
|manufacturer    = [[AJS]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1959 - 1966
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Road]]
|engine          = twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 72.0mm x 79.3mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            = 30.71 HP (22.9 KW) @ 6000RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburettor
|ignition        = magneto
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 7.5:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multiplate <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic <br>
Rear: twin shock girling
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.25-19}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    = 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[AJS]] Model 31650 Swift''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[AJS]] between 1959 and 1966. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 30.71 HP (22.9 KW) @ 6000 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 72.0mm [[bore]] x 79.3mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 646.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. 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  hydraulic telescopic while the rear was equipped with a twin shock girling. The Model 31650 Swift was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 388.01 pounds (176.0 Kg). 


==In Media==
==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/today-in-britain#ajs-model-31 Today in Britain]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/today-in-britain#ajs-model-31 Today in Britain]


[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:AJS motorcycles]]
[[Category:AJS motorcycles|Model 31]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

Latest revision as of 20:17, 23 November 2019

Ajs-model-31-650-1957-1966-0.jpg
AJS Model 31 650
Manufacturer
AJS
Also called 650 Swift
Production 1957
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Horsepower 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6000RPM
Ignition magneto
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 3.25 -19
Rear Tire 3.50 -19
Weight
Fuel Capacity 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The AJS Model 31 650 Swift was a air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by AJS in 1957. Claimed horsepower was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 646.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 -19 front tire and a 3.50 -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 equiped with a dual shocks.

1957 - 1966 AJS Model 31 650[edit | edit source]

1957 - 1966 AJS Model 31 650

The 1957 AJS Model 31 650 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 646cc, parallel twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 43 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

It comes standard with features such as a blacked-out frame, a suspension package composed of a front telescopic fork and dual shocks as a rear suspension, a dual seat, a chromed, dual exhaust system, laced wheels, full fenders, and a dual tone paint scheme.


In Media[edit | edit source]