AJS Model 20 500 1949

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1949 AJS Model 20 500

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General information
Model:	AJS Model 20 500
Year:	1949
Category:	Allround
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin, four-stroke
Power:	20.00 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Top speed:	137.0 km/h (85.1 mph)
Compression:	7.0:1
Bore x stroke:	66.0 x 72.8 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Ignition:	Magneto
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	4-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Wet multiplate
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Single cradle
Front suspension:	Telescopic
Rear suspension:	Twin shock
Front tyre:	3.25-19
Rear tyre:	3.25-19
Front brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels:	Spoked
Seat:	Dual
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	178.0 kg (392.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.1124 HP/kg
Overall height:	1,050 mm (41.3 inches)
Overall length:	2,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Overall width:	710 mm (28.0 inches)
Fuel capacity:	13.50 litres (3.57 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:	Kick
Further information
Ask questions	Join the 49 AJS Model 20 500 discussion group or the general AJS discussion group.
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General information

Model:

AJS Model 20 500

Year:

1949

Category:

Allround

Rating:

Do you know this bike?
Click here to rate it. We miss 2 votes to show the rating.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Twin, four-stroke

Power:

20.00 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 6800 RPM

Top speed:

137.0 km/h (85.1 mph)

Compression:

7.0:1

Bore x stroke:

66.0 x 72.8 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburettor

Ignition:

Magneto

Cooling system:

Air

Gearbox:

4-speed

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Clutch:

Wet multiplate

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type:

Single cradle

Front suspension:

Telescopic

Rear suspension:

Twin shock

Front tyre:

3.25-19

Rear tyre:

3.25-19

Front brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Wheels:

Spoked

Seat:

Dual

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight:

178.0 kg (392.4 pounds)

Power/weight ratio:

0.1124 HP/kg

Overall height:

1,050 mm (41.3 inches)

Overall length:

2,190 mm (86.2 inches)

Overall width:

710 mm (28.0 inches)

Fuel capacity:

13.50 litres (3.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Starter:

Kick

Further information

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