1959 AJS MODEL 16 BACKGROUND
The Model 16 was AJS’s middleweight 350 single. They were rugged, well-designed and fast for their era and class. Since AMC owned both companies, both AJS and Matchless had nearly identical bikes. Matchless called theirs the G3 and besides styling, the only mechanical difference between the two was that AJS mounted their magneto in front of the cylinder, and Matchless mounted theirs behind. However, by this time, they had eliminated the bulky magnetos in favor of points and a coil.
1959 AJS Model 16 SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine type Displacement Bore & Stroke Compression ratio Fuel system Ignition system Engine output Clutch Gearbox Wheelbase Dry weight |
Air-cooled OHV single 347cc / 21.17ci 69mm X 93mm / 2.7″ X 3.7″ 6.5:1 Amal carburetor Lucas Magneto 18hp @ 5750rpm Multi-plate, wet 4-speed, right-foot shifting 56.0″ / 1422mm 375 lbs / 170kg |
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