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AJS 9 HP (1930–1931) at the Black Country Living Museum. Although best known for their motorcycles the company made a few experimental cars with Meadows engines in 1923 but decided not to go into full production. AJS had manufactured car bodies for Clyno, but in 1929 Clyno went under. [3]
This a listing of motorcycles of the 1950s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period. AJS 18 (1949–1963) [1] AJS Model 31;
This was the last Matchless motorcycle, the 748 cc G15 which was also sold as the AJS Model 33' and as the Norton P11. [4] The G15 was produced up until 1969. A Mk2 version was sold in Britain from 1964. Matchless/AJS built predictable handling, comfortable, well-made, reliable and economical motorcycles, for their day.
Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) was formed in 1938, as a parent company for Matchless and AJS motorcycles. AMC later (postwar) absorbed Francis-Barnett, James, and Norton.In 1941 Matchless motorcycles introduced telescopic front forks called "Teledraulic" forks, considered by some to be the first major innovation in British front suspension in 25 years.
The AJS Model 31 CSR designation officially stood for Competition / Springer / Road but it was dubbed the Coffee Shop Racer by its rivals. [3] With its distinctive two into one "siamese" exhaust system and upgraded camshafts, the CSR was a high-performance motorcycle but still prone to leaks and vibration.
The AJS Model 18 was developed from a design from the 1930s, despite which it was still being manufactured 30 years later. The AJS was updated when a springer frame rear suspension was made available for 1949, to become the Model 18S. The suspension was a vast improvement on the rigid rear end - which had given a bouncy ride.
Pages in category "AJS motorcycles" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. ... AJS Model D; P. AJS Porcupine; S. AJS S3 V-twin; AJS Silver ...
The Matchless G12 was one of the last motorcycles designed under the Matchless name. It was also produced as the AJS Model 31 by the same company. [2] Designed by Phil Walker, AMC knew that it had to be a 650 cc (39.7 cu in) but wanted to use as many parts from the Model 11 as possible.