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AJS MODEL 30 600 1957

AJS MODEL 30 600 1957
AJS MODEL 30 600 1957 · Photo: Addvisor, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELAJS MODEL 30 600 1957
Year1957
Engine TypeFour stroke, pushrod parallel twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity593 cc / 36.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke72 x 72.8 mm
Compression Ratio7.0 : 1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power24.6 kW / 33 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition6 Volt magneto (Lucas K2F)
InductionCarburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4 speed
ClutchMulti plate (dry, Burman)
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSingle cradle
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shock absorbers
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight178 kg / 396 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre3.50-19
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed152 km/h / 95 mph
Photo gallery
AJS MODEL 30 600 1957

Photo: Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

AJS file

The Model 30 was AJS's 600 cc pushrod parallel twin of the mid-1950s, a sibling of the Matchless G11 that differed mainly in paint, badges and exhaust. Its mild 33 hp output gave relaxed cruising near 70 mph, with a reputation for stable handling, comfort and economy rather than outright speed.