1933 AJS 495cc Model 10

Frame no. 7/529   Engine no. 33/10/503

 

In 1927 AJS’ works 350cc racers appeared with a new overhead-camshaft engine. The camshaft was chain driven, its distinctive cast alloy case extending forwards to the front-mounted magneto. A catalogued model from 1928, the ‘cammy’ AJS was built in 350 and 500cc capacities initially, dry-sump lubrication being an unusual feature of the engines, which were carried in open...

BMW R63 750cc OHV c.1928

 

The BMW R63 was the top of BMWs range in 1928; they had never offered a 750cc OHV motorcycle before. BMW presented two 750cc models, the side valve tourer R62 and the sporting overhead valve R63.

 

The R62 tourer employed the same long-stroke (78mm) built-up crankshaft as the new 500cc R52, while the sporting R63 featured a short-stroke (68mm) crank coupled with a 83mm bore. These new engines incorporated a...

Year: 1957                         Cylinder capacity: 500 cc

Frame no.: 15-002221        Engine no.: 15-002221

Documents: EU road registration document

 

 

In 1927, Frantisek Janecek began assembling Wanderer motorcycles (under license) to expand his factory's product range. Later, after purchasing the equipment and tools necessary for production, he renamed the motorcycle, derived from the names JAnecek and WAnderer, to the brand...

Helfstynsky okruh 2017

Year: 1951                cc: 500

Frame no.: F11 37940          Engine no.: F11 37940

Documents: British V5C Registration document

 

 

A desirable matching-numbers Clubman model fitted with the alloy/bronze cylinder head, Amal TT carburettor and quick-release fuel tank, this '500' International was first owned by one G D Alcock, who rode it in the 1951 and '52 Senior Clubman's TT races on the Isle of Man, finishing in 15th and...