AJS Model 8 350 (1960-62)

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The AJS Model 8 350 motorcycle was produced between 1960 and 1962. It features a single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHV, 2-valve engine with a capacity of 347cc and a compression ratio of 6.9:1. The bike is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system with an oil capacity of 1.4 L. The exhaust is a 1-into-1 design, and the carburetor is an Amal monobloc type 389/42. The bike starts with a kick and has a maximum power of 15.4 kW / 20.9 hp at 6250 RPM. The transmission is a 4-speed with a wet, multiple discs clutch and a final drive chain. The frame is steel with a single cradle design, and the suspension consists of cartridge front suspension and twin shock, swingarm rear suspension. Braking is done with drum brakes both front and rear, and the wheels are steel wire-spoke. The wheelbase is 1345 mm, the ground clearance is 150 mm, and the seat height is 740 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 154 kg, and the fuel capacity is 12.5 L. The bike came in black or light blue coloring.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: AJS Model 8 350

Year: 1960 – 62


Engine: Single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHV, 2-valve
Capacity: 347 cc / 21.2 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 85.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.9:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil Capacity: 1.4 L / 3.0 US pt
Exhaust: 1-into-1
Induction: Amal monobloc type 389/42
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 15.4 kW / 20.9 hp @ 6250
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs
Transmission: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 18.68 / 2nd 11.82 / 3rd 8.32 / 4th 6.39:1

Frame: Steel, single cradle
Front Suspension: Cartridge
Rear Suspension: Twin shock, swingarm
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Steel, wire spokes
Wheelbase: 1345 mm / 53 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 6 in
Seat Height: 740 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 154 kg / 340 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal
Colours: Black, Light blue

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