AJS Model 14 250 / 250CSR / Scrambler Make Model. | AJS Model 14 250 / 250CSR / Scrambler | Year | 1958 - 66 | Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHV | Capacity | 248.5 cc / 15.2 cu in | Bore x Stroke | 69.85 / 64.84 mm | Cooling System | Air cooled | Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 Scrambler: 11.5:1 | Oil Capacity | 1.4 L / 3.0 US pt | Exhaust | 1-into-1 | Induction | Amal monobloc carburetor, type 376/250 | Starting | Kick | Transmission | 4-Speed | Final Drive | Chain | Gear Ratio | 1st 20.12 / 2nd 12.75 / 3rd 8.96 / 4th 6.89:1 Scrambler: 1st 21.62 / 2nd 16.55 / 3rd 11.63 / 4th 8.95:1 | Frame | Open tubular steel frame | Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension | Swingarm with dual shocks | Front Brakes | Drum, 6 in | Rear Brakes | Drum, 6 in | Wheels | Steel with wire spokes | Wheelbase | 1345 mm / 53 in | Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | Seat Height | 760 mm / 30 in | Dry Weight | 148 kg / 325 lbs | Fuel Capacity | 18 L / 4.8 US gal Scrambler: 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal | Colours | Sport blue, black |
Associated Motor Cycles returned to the 250cc class in 1958 with a brace of all-new models. Shared by the AJS Model 14 and Matchless G2, the overhead-valve power unit incorporated its oil tank within the crankcase and appeared to be of unitary construction, although a separate gearbox was retained. The conventional cycle parts comprised an open, tubular steel frame, closed at the bottom by a pressed-steel channel, complemented by a telescopic front fork and swinging-arm rear suspension. AMC had ended production of standard, sports and scrambles versions by July 1963, while the CSR super-sports models lasted until 1966. |