The AJS E95 Porcupine is a rare motorcycle from 1954, with only 4 units produced. It comes with a powerful 497 cc twin-cylinder engine made of aluminum alloy, with a 45-degree inclination and DOHC. Its twin GP carburetors and Lucas magneto ignition system give it a maximum power of 41 kW / 55 hp at 7600 rpm. The motorcycle boasts a 4-speed close ratio transmission, chain final drive, dual down-tube steel cradle frame, front AMC Teledraulic telescopic fork suspension, dual AMC “Jam-pot” shocks rear suspension, TLS drum 203mm/8in front brake, and SLS drum 203mm/8in rear brake. The AJS E95 Porcupine also features steel wire-spoke wheels with a 3.0 x 19 in front rim and a 3.5 x 19 in rear rim. Its wheelbase measures 1435mm/56.5in, and it has a seat height of 711mm/28in. The dry weight is 152kg/335lb, and the fuel capacity is 19L/5.0USgal. The AJS E95 Porcupine is reviewed by Bonham’s and Wikipedia, and is notable for its rarity and powerful performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: AJS E95 Porcupine
| Year | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Production | 4 Units |
| Engine | Twin cylinder inclined at 45 degrees, aluminium alloy, DOHC |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 in |
| Bore x Stroke | 68 x 68.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | 2-into-2 |
| Induction | Twin GP carburetors |
| Ignition | Lucas magneto |
| Max Power | 41 kW / 55 hp @ 7600 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed, close ratio |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Dual down-tube steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | AMC Teledraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual AMC “Jam-pot” shocks |
| Front Brakes | TLS drum, 203 mm / 8 in |
| Rear Brakes | SLS drum, 203 mm / 8 in |
| Wheels | Steel, wire spokes |
| Front Rim | 3.0 x 19 in |
| Rear Rim | 3.5 x 19 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Seat Height | 711 mm / 28 in |
| Dry Weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |
| Review | Wikipedia, Bonham’s |
