AJS Silver Streak 500
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| AJS Silver Streak 500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1939 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.1:1 |
| Horsepower | 4.96 HP (3.7 KW) @ 4000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: girder fork Rear: hardtail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: drum Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 3.0 x 26 |
| Rear Tire | 3.5 x 26 |
| Weight | 150.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The AJS Silver Streak 500 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by AJS in 1939. Claimed horsepower was 4.96 HP (3.7 KW) @ 4000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 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 3.0 x 26 front tire and a 3.5 x 26 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a girder fork while the rear was equiped with a hardtail, sprung seat.
1939 AJS Silver Streak 500[edit | edit source]
The 1938 AJS Silver Streak 500 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 5 horsepower. This classic two-wheeler also comes with a girder fork in the front, a rear hardtail suspension, a single sprung seat, a blacked-out frame, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a drum braking system, and a 11-liter (3-gallon fuel tank).