1962 AJS Model 8 350 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1962 AJS Model 8 350 sport motorcycle, AJS utilizes a 348 cc (21.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 kW) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Model 8 350 measures 153 kg (337 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.29 kg per horsepower). The 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's AJS archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1960 to 1963, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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