AJS Model 8 350 (1960-62) vs Victory Kingpin (2004-05) vs Honda VF1000F (US Interceptor) (1984)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | AJS | Victory | Honda |
| Model: | Model 8 350 | Kingpin | VF1000F (US Interceptor) |
| Years: | 1960-62 | 2004-05 | 1984 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHV, 2-valve | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 347 cc / 21.2 cub in | 1507 cc / 91.9 cu-in | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 85.5 mm | 97 x 102 mm | 77 x 53.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.9:1 | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | Amal monobloc type 389/42 | Electronic Fuel Injection with 44mm throttle bodies | 4x 34mm CV type carburetors |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Cartridge | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork | 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shock, swingarm | Single, mono-tube gas forged and cast aluminum w/ rising-rate linkage 100mm wheel travel, preload adjustable spring | Pro-link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper | 2x 276mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Seat Height: | 740 mm / 29.5 in | 673 mm / 26.5 in | 810 mm / 31.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 154 kg / 340 lbs | 297 kg / 654 lbs | 238 kg / 524 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.5 L / 3.3 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 23 liters / 6 US gal |