AJS Motorcycles

About AJS

A.J. Stevens & Co. (AJS) was a titan of the early British motorcycle industry, established in Wolverhampton in 1909. The brand earned its place in history by winning the first-ever 500cc World Championship in 1949 with the legendary "Porcupine" E90. Throughout the 50s and 60s, AJS produced iconic singles and twins like the Model 18 and the Model 31, which were staples of the British biking scene and successful in both trials and road racing.

Today, the AJS name lives on as a leading brand in the lightweight and learner-legal market. The modern AJS lineup focuses on 125cc and 250cc machines that blend classic "Brit-bike" aesthetics with modern reliability. Models like the Cadwell, Tempest, and Desert Scrambler offer riders the vintage look of a café racer or scrambler without the maintenance headaches of a 60-year-old machine. This database captures both ends of the AJS spectrum: the high-performance technical specs of the vintage racers and the accessible dimensions and economy figures of the modern commuter range. It is a brand that proves style and heritage can be successfully adapted for the modern road.