| MODEL | AJS MODEL 16 350 1950 - 1966 |
| Year | 1950 - 1966 |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, single cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder, OHV |
| Displacement / Capacity | 347 cc / 21.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69 x 93 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 13.2 kW / 17.95 hp @ 5750 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Cartridge |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, twin shock |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 32 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 56 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 381 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 126 km/h / 78 mph |
The Model 16 grew from the wartime Matchless G3/L and became AJS's long-running everyday 350 single. It was valued as an economical, low-maintenance machine, gaining a dual seat in 1953, an alternator and alloy primary cover in 1957, and sprung rear suspension from 1949 on the S models. A competition 16C used a welded duplex frame and more ground clearance, and an export version was sold in America as the Sceptre with higher compression.
