Description
For sale is a 1960 AJS Model 8 350cc Single, a rare British classic produced during a limited two-year run from 1960 to 1962. This "lightweight" thumper offers a manageable entry point into vintage British motorcycling with a distinctive 347cc four-stroke engine.
Key Specifications
Engine: 347cc air-cooled, four-stroke single cylinder, producing approximately 21 horsepower at 6, 250 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox.
Top Speed: Capable of approximately 80 mph.
Suspension: Features AMC Teledraulic front forks and dual rear shocks for a comfortable ride compared to earlier lightweights.
Fuel Capacity: 12-litre (3. 3-gallon) fuel tank.
Condition & Sale Details
This motorcycle is in fair condition, making it an ideal candidate for light recommissioning or a straightforward winter project.
Patina: Retains an authentic look with a level of patina that collectors often prize over concours restorations.
The bike is complete, starts and runs. the gears change smoothly. There is a dent in the petrol tank and has usual age related marks you would expect from a 60 year old bike.
The Model 8 was designed as a stylish, badge-engineered twin to the Matchless G5, intended as a more substantial "lightweight" commuter. Its unique features, such as the butterfly valve springs and integrated oil tank casting, reflect a bold period of British engineering at Associated Motorcycle Company (AMC).
It is registered with a V5c in my name. I have a nos engine gasket set which came with it when my husband bought it in 2018. According to invoices and a note from a previous owner the bottom end of the bike was completely rebuilt in 2011, with a replacement crankshaft, mains, camshaft bearings and a refurbished oil pump. The barrel base has no gasket as it was honed dead flat. It also had a new ignition switch, swinging arm cotter and seat recovered.
