AJS Silver Streak 500 (1938) vs Ducati Monster 696 (2010) vs AJS NAC 12 (2012-14)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | AJS | Ducati | AJS |
Model: | Silver Streak 500 | Monster 696 | NAC 12 |
Years: | 1938 | 2010 | 2012-14 |
Engine: | Single cylinder, single port, push-rod OHV with polished heads and ports | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 desmodromic valves per cylinder | Twin cylinder, 4 stroke |
Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 696 cc / 42.4 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cub in |
Bore x Stroke: | 82.5 x 93 mm | 88 x 57.2 mm | 44 x 40 mm |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Exhaust: | 1-into-1, high level | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes | 2-into-2 |
Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 3.7 kW / 4.98 hp | 58.8 kW / 78.8 hp @ 9000 rpm | 8.5 kW / 11.4 hp @ 10500 rpm |
Transmission: | 4 Speed, Burman gearbox | 6 Speed | 5-Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Girder fork | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock | Telescopic forks |
Front Brakes: | Drum | 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Twin disc |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc |
Wheels: | Chrome plated rims with wire spokes | 3-spoke light alloy | Multi spoke alloy wheels |
Dry Weight: | 150 kg / 330 lbs | 161 kg / 355 lbs | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 11 L / 3.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal |