AJS Model 8350

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AJS Model 8
Manufacturer	AJS
Also called	Model 8350, Model 8 350
Production	1960 - 62
Engine	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHV, 2-valve
Compression ratio	6.9:1
Transmission	4-Speed
Frame	Steel, single cradle
Suspension	Front: Cartridge Rear: Twin shock, swingarm
Brakes	Front: Drum Rear: Drum
Wheelbase	1345 mm / 53 in
Seat Height	740 mm / 29.5 in
Weight	154 kg / 340 lbs (dry),
Oil Capacity	1.4 L / 3.0 US pt
Fuel Capacity	12.5 L / 3.3 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHV, 2-valve. The engine featured a 6.9:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs.

Chassis

Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Cartridge while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock, swingarm. The Model 8350 was fitted with a 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 154 kg / 340 lbs. The wheelbase was 1345 mm / 53 in long.

Photos

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Overview

AJS Model 8 350

Make Model.	AJS Model 8 350
Year	1960 - 62
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHV, 2-valve
Displacement	347 cc / 21.2 cub in
Bore X Stroke	72 x 85.5 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	6.9:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Oil Capacity	1.4 L / 3.0 US pt
Exhaust	1-into-1
Induction	Amal monobloc type 389/42
Starting	Kick
Max Power	15.4 kW / 20.9 hp @ 6250
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs
Transmission	4-Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Gear Ratio	1st 18.68 / 2nd 11.82 / 3rd 8.32 / 4th 6.39:1
Frame	Steel, single cradle
Front Suspension	Cartridge
Rear Suspension	Twin shock, swingarm
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Wheels	Steel, wire spokes
Wheelbase	1345 mm / 53 in
Ground Clearance	150 mm / 6 in
Seat Height	740 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight	154 kg / 340 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12.5 L / 3.3 US gal
Colours	Black, Light blue