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{{ | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = AJS Model 16 | |name = AJS Model 16 | ||
| | |image = [[File:AJS Model 16MS 1953.jpg|thumb]] | ||
|aka = ''Sceptre Sports'' | |aka = ''Sceptre Sports'' | ||
|manufacturer = Associated Motorcycles Plumstead, London | |manufacturer = [[Associated Motorcycles]] Plumstead, London | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = 348 cc OHV air cooled single | |engine = 348 cc OHV air cooled single | ||
|top_speed =78 mph (126 km/h) | |top_speed =78 mph (126 km/h) | ||
|power = 16 bhp (12 kW) @5,600 rpm | |power = 16 bhp (12 kW) @5,600 rpm | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|transmission | |transmission = Four speed gearbox to chain final drive | ||
|suspension = teledraulic forks, swinging arm rear | |||
|brakes = drum brakes | |||
|tires =19 in front and rear | |||
|suspension | |||
|brakes | |||
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|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 56 in | |wheelbase = 56 in | ||
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|dry_weight = 382 lb | |dry_weight = 382 lb | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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|similar = | |similar = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''AJS Model 16''' was a British [[motorcycle]] made by [[Associated Motorcycles]] at the former [[Matchless]] works in Plumstead, London. It was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] all round [[motorcycle]] produced between 1949 and 1967. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 5750 [[RPM]]. | The '''AJS Model 16''' was a British [[motorcycle]] made by [[Associated Motorcycles]] at the former [[Matchless]] works in Plumstead, London. It was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] all round [[motorcycle]] produced between 1949 and 1967. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 5750 [[RPM]]. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
The rigid framed AJS Model 16M 350 cc single was developed in 1945 from the military [[Matchless G3/L]] World War II motorcycle. Well proven in war service, the 350 cc single remained in production selling large numbers to the civilian market well into the 1960s. Simple and practical, the Model 16 needed minimal maintenance and was very economical—ideal during petrol rationing. The company also produced an almost identical motorcycle under the Matchless name as the ''Matchless G3L''.<ref name="auction">{{cite web|url=http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1959-ajs-35occ-model-16-the-heavyweight-35occ-sin-1-c-2o9ws4oe2q|title=AJS 35Occ Model 16 |accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> The only difference between the two was that the Matchless carried a magneto at the rear of the cylinder barrel, whereas the AJS magneto was at the front. <ref name="run">{{cite web|url=http://www.shvc.org/KickstartOutings.htm|title=from the book 'Great British Motorcycles of the Fifties'|accessdate=2009-01-03 | The rigid framed AJS Model 16M 350 cc single was developed in 1945 from the military [[Matchless G3/L]] [[World War II]] motorcycle. Well proven in war service, the 350 cc single remained in production selling large numbers to the civilian market well into the 1960s. Simple and practical, the Model 16 needed minimal maintenance and was very economical—ideal during [[petrol]] rationing. The company also produced an almost identical motorcycle under the Matchless name as the ''Matchless G3L''.<ref name="auction">{{cite web|url=http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1959-ajs-35occ-model-16-the-heavyweight-35occ-sin-1-c-2o9ws4oe2q|title=AJS 35Occ Model 16 |accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> The only difference between the two was that the Matchless carried a magneto at the rear of the cylinder barrel, whereas the AJS magneto was at the front. <ref name="run">{{cite web|url=http://www.shvc.org/KickstartOutings.htm|title=from the book 'Great British Motorcycles of the Fifties'|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> | ||
In 1953, the Model 16M was modernised with a dual seat replacing the saddle and rear pillion seat. In 1956 the [[Burman and Sons Ltd|Burman]] gearbox was replaced with a new four speed unit of AMC's own design and in 1957 further improvements included replacement of the outdated generator with a crankshaft mounted Lucas alternator. The leaky pressed-steel primary drive cover was replaced with an alloy casing.<ref name="Currie50">{{cite book|last=Currie|first=Bob|title=Great British Motorcycles of the Fifties|publisher=Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd|date=1980|isbn=978-0-86363-010-1}}</ref> | |||
==AJS Model 16MS== | ==AJS Model 16MS== | ||
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==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 69.0mm [[bore]] x 93.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 347.0 cubic [[centimeter]]s. The engine features a 6.5:1 [[[[compression ratio]]]]. Fuel was supplied via a overhead [[valve]]s (ohv). | |||
== | ==Drive== | ||
[[ | The bike has a 4-speed [[transmission]]. The [[final drive]] was via [[chain]]. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate. | ||
==Chassis== | |||
It [[cam]]e with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding [[b[[rake]]]] ([[drum brake]]) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a cartridge while the rear was equipped with a two shock. The Model 16 350MS is fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) [[fuel tank]]. The bike weighs just 374.79 pounds (170.0 Kg). The [[wheel]]base is 55.98 [[inch]]es (1422 mm) long. | |||
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