AJS Model 8
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.
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
1960 AJS Model 8 in Light Blue
Engine[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet multi plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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.
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| AJS Model 8 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Horsepower | 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 6250RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| 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 |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.