1956 AJS Model 16 350MS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in AJS's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1956 AJS Model 16 350MS utilizes a 347 cc (21.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18 HP (13.1 kW) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 51.9 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Model 16 350MS measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,422 mm (56 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's AJS archive, this model family spans 19 indexed model years from 1949 to 1967, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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