The AJS 500cc Model 18 and 18S are almost identical to the Matchless G80
Both the AJS and Matchless were produced in the same Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) London factory from 1945 until 1966
The only major difference between the two brands was that Matchless singles mounted their magdyno behind the cylinder, and the AJS mounted it (quite noticeably) ahead of its cylinder
These bikes represent the end of an era of big British singles
When AMC merged with Norton, it began concentrating on producing twins
The AJS 500cc Model 18 and 18S are almost identical to the Matchless G80
Both the AJS and Matchless were produced in the same Associated Motor Cycles (AMC) London factory from 1945 until 1966
The only major difference between the two brands was that Matchless singles mounted their magdyno behind the cylinder, and the AJS mounted it (quite noticeably) ahead of its cylinder
These bikes represent the end of an era of big British singles
When AMC merged with Norton, it began concentrating on producing twins
