The AJS Silver Streak 500 was a motorcycle manufactured in 1938. It featured a single cylinder engine with a capacity of 498 cc and a compression ratio of either 5.9 or 7.1:1. The bike had a dry sump lubrication system and could hold 2.8 liters of oil. It had a 4-speed Burman gearbox and a chain final drive. The front suspension was a girder fork and the rear was a rigid, spring-loaded saddle. Braking was done with front and rear drums. The bike had chrome plated rims with wire spokes and a fuel capacity of 11 liters. The dry weight of the bike was 150 kg. Overall, the AJS Silver Streak 500 was a powerful motorcycle with a classic design.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: AJS Silver Streak 500
| Year | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, single port, push-rod OHV with polished heads and ports |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 82.5 x 93 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 5.9 or 7.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Oil Capacity | 2.8 L / 6 US pt |
| Exhaust | 1-into-1, high level |
| Induction | Amal carburetor |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 3.7 kW / 4.98 hp |
| Transmission | 4 Speed, Burman gearbox |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 13.3 / 2nd 8.8 / 3rd 6.4 / 4th 5.0:1 |
| Front Suspension | Girder fork |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Chrome plated rims with wire spokes |
| Front Rim | 3.0 x 26 |
| Rear Rim | 3.5 x 26 |
| Dry Weight | 150 kg / 330 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 L / 3.0 US gal |
