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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name=AJS Model 18 | |name = '''AJS Model 18 500''' | ||
|image=[[File:AJS 18S 500.jpg| | |image =[[File:AJS 18S 500.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|aka='The Statesman' (mid-1960s only). Ajay. Jampot. | |aka='The Statesman' (mid-1960s only). Ajay. Jampot. | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer = [[AJS]] | ||
|parent_company= | |parent_company = | ||
|production=1945 | |production = 1945 - 1966 | ||
|predecessor= | |model_year = | ||
|successor= | |predecessor = | ||
|class= | |successor = | ||
|engine= | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
| | |engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves, [[pushrod]] | ||
| | |bore_stroke = 81.3mm x 81.3mm | ||
| | |compression = 6.9:1 | ||
| | |top_speed = | ||
| | |power = 28.03 HP (20.9 KW) @ 5600RPM | ||
| | |torque = | ||
| | |ignition = | ||
| | |spark_plug = | ||
|fuel_capacity= | |battery = | ||
| | |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed, manual <br> | ||
| | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: dual shocks | |||
|brakes =Front: drum <br>Rear: drum | |||
|front_tire = 3.25 -19 | |||
|rear_tire = 34.25 -19 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 55.12 inches (1400 mm) | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 29.88 inches (759 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 160.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[AJS]] Model 18 500 Statesman''' and AJS Model 18S were both single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] 500 cc British [[motorcycle]]s produced between 1960 and 1965. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 5600 [[RPM]]. They were almost identical to the [[Matchless G80]] and both were produced in the same [[Associated Motor Cycles]] (AMC) London factory from 1945 to 1966. These bikes represent the end of the era of big British singles, as when AMC merged with [[Norton Motorcycle Company|Norton]] production concentrated on twins. | The '''[[AJS]] Model 18 500 Statesman''' and AJS Model 18S were both single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] 500 cc British [[motorcycle]]s produced between 1960 and 1965. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 5600 [[RPM]]. They were almost identical to the [[Matchless G80]] and both were produced in the same [[Associated Motor Cycles]] (AMC) London factory from 1945 to 1966. These bikes represent the end of the era of big British singles, as when AMC merged with [[Norton Motorcycle Company|Norton]] production concentrated on twins. | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It [[cam]]e 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 twin shock. The Model 18500 Statesman is fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) [[fuel tank]]. The bike weighs just 379.2 pounds (172.0 Kg). The [[wheel]]base is 55.0 [[inch]]es (1397 mm) long. | It [[cam]]e 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 twin shock. The Model 18500 Statesman is fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) [[fuel tank]]. The bike weighs just 379.2 pounds (172.0 Kg). The [[wheel]]base is 55.0 [[inch]]es (1397 mm) long. | ||
==1945 - 1966 AJS Model 18 500== | |||
[[File:ajs-model-18-500-1945-1966-0.jpg|600px|1945 - 1966 AJS Model 18 500]] | |||
The 1945 AJS Model 18 500 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 28 horsepower at 5600 rpm. | |||
This classic two-wheeler was addressed for a wide variety of riders, and came standard with features such as laced wheels, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a drum braking system, a two-piece, dual seat with a sprung rider seat, a 13-liter (4.2-gallon) fuel tank and a chromed exhaust system. | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:AJS motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1940s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||
[[Category: AJS motorcycles]] | [[Category: AJS motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category: 1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category: 1960s motorcycles]] | ||