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AJS R7 1938

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AJS R7 1938 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELAJS R7 1938
Year1938
Engine TypeSingle-cylinder overhead camshaft, light-alloy head and barrel, chain-driven camshaft
Displacement / Capacity350 cc
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling System—
Max Power—
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IgnitionLucas magneto
Induction—
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed Burman
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameCradle with single down-tube
Front SuspensionGirder fork, single compression spring and twin rebound springs
Rear SuspensionSwinging fork with plunger-type spring boxes
Front BrakesSingle leading shoe drum, alloy
Rear BrakesSingle leading shoe drum, alloy
DIMENSION SPECS
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Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
AJS file

The 1938 R7 was AJS's pre-war 350 cc overhead-cam racer for Junior-class events, with a magneto mounted behind the barrel and a sprung rear end. It was technically interesting but had only modest results in the 1930s, its best Junior TT finish being eighth.