Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1925, 1926
The 1925 AJS Model E1 is one of the first V-twin motorcycles produced by the British brand, and was defined by features such as a hardtail rear suspension, a sprung rider seat and a sprung passenger seat, pull-back handlebars, laced wheels, a rigid front suspension, and a small headlight. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 799cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a three-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 8 horsepower.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin, side valve, detachable head, aluminium pistons | Displacement: | 799 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.9x3.7 in OR 74 mm | Compression Ratio: | - | Horsepower: | 8/- KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Binks carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 3-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual, cork inserts | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | rigid | Rear Suspension: | hardtail, sprung seat | Front Brake: | drum | Rear Brake: | drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | 57 in OR 1448 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5 in OR 127 mm | Weight: | 315 lbs OR 143 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.6 gallons OR 9.8 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 700 x 80 mm | Rear: | 700 x 80 mm |
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