AJS Model 8

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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.

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.

AJS Model 8
Manufacturer AJS
Also called Model 8350, Model 8 350
Production 1960 - 1963
Class Classic
Engine single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 72.0mm x 82.5mm
Compression ratio 6.9:1
Horse Power 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 6250RPM
Battery 7.5:1
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multiplate
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm-two shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Wheelbase 52.95 inches (1345 mm)
Seat height 29.13 inches (740 mm)
Weight 337.31 pounds (153.0 Kg) (dry), 154.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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The AJS Model 8350 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by AJS between 1960 and 1963. Claimed horsepower was 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 6250 RPM.

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.

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. 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 swingarm-two shocks. The Model 8350 was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 337.31 pounds (153.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 52.95 inches (1345 mm) long.

1960 - 1962 AJS Model 8 350

1960 - 1962 AJS Model 8 350

The 1960 AJS Model 8 350 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 347cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 21 horsepower at 6250 rpm. It also boasts standard features such as laced wheels, full fenders, a dual seat, a single, chromed exhaust system, a large headlight, a cartridge fork as a front suspension coupled to dual rear shocks, a drum braking system, a 12-liter (3.3-gallon) fuel tank, and mid-mounted foot pegs.