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The history of the AJS V-twin: from birth to rebirth

19th December 2023 Rowena Hoseason Features

Vintage V-twins almost took over RealClassic issues 225 and 226, with roadtests of litre-class prewar beasts from Royal Enfield and AJS. Rowena Hoseason investigates the background to the Ajay family… The Stevens family built their first V-twin more than a century ago, when AJS were still firmly rooted in Wolverhampton. Introduced in 1912, the sidevalve Model D initially used a…

AJS Model 8: making a prop stand

23rd June 2022 RowenaH Features, Workshop

During lockdowns, Simon Huntington assembled an AMC 350 lightweight from an assortment of scrap metal. When you read the July22 issue of RealClassic magazine (RC219), you’ll be entertained by Simon’s bold rebuild of an AJS basketcase. He’d never even seen one of these machines before he bought his Model 8, in boxes. There were, erm, ‘significant challenges’ to be overcome.…

AJS Adventures

8th May 2021 RowenaH Features

Riding a motorcycle at night can be rather lonely, says Greg Powell. Here are two experiences that he recalls from many years ago, one natural and the other (almost) supernatural… One winter evening, I rode my AJS 18 over to Ross-on-Wye to visit my friend Alan. After a pleasant few hours and the disposal of several pints of Newcastle Brown…

December issue out now

3rd December 2018 RowenaH Latest Issue

This month’s magazine features international classics from American and Japan, alongside a bit fat stack of beautiful Britbikes – from a 1920’s flat-tanker to the trad parallel twins of the 1970s. If you’re looking for in-depth articles from experienced owners about Triumph, BSA and Norton bikes then you’ve come to the correct place! RC176 can be downloaded in digital format…

Classic British Bikes For Sale

9th November 2018 RowenaH Classified

There’s so many old bikes for sale in this month’s magazine that we’ve split our special online Small Ad Showcase into two sections. This first part is therefore dedicated to classic bikes built in Britain – come back next week for more vintage and classic motorcycles from further afield… AJS 18MS, 1956 500cc single. Solid bike in good condition. 12V,…

The Jampot Rally

14th October 2018 RowenaH Events

For many marque club members, the annual national rally is the highpoint of the club’s social calendar. It’s the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded folk, admire their motorcycles and ride classic bikes in good company. But events like this require considerable inspiration and dedication to organise – as you’ll discover, with this behind-the-scenes review of the AJS and Matchless Owners’…