The AJS '71 Desert Scrambler

Commemorating the commendable successes of AJS's USA Sales Manager Mike Jackson - in the November 1971 Barstow to Vegas, District 37, Mojave Desert race. A line-up of some 3,200 riders, faced a gruelling 190 mile course that included such hazards as deep sand, steep dunes, a snowy mountain pass, millions of rocks and out-of-control fellow competitors! Based on the AJS Cadwell/Tempest platform the '71 Desert Scrambler will be sure to thrill and inspire you with every twist of the throttle.

Available in three hot colours: Forged Black, Blazing Orange, Sundown Metallic Red

Technical Details (Euro 5)

Engine type: 4-stroke, OHC, air cooled, single cylinder Displacement: 124cm³ Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54mm Compression Ratio: 10:1 Max. power: 7.33kW @ 9,000 rpm

Max. Torque: 9.5Nm @ 6,500 rpm Tank capacity: 13L

Fuel type: Unleaded or E5 petrol

Transmission: five speed, chain drive Mass in running order: 126kg (wet with 90% fuel)

Max load: 150kg

Starter: electric and kick Generator nominal output: 100VA Battery: 12v 9Ah Brakes: 300mm front single disc/ 210mm rear disc (Combined Braking System) Wheel rims: Front: 17 x MT2.5 Rear: 17 x MT3.50

Tyres:  Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 Front sprocket: 428 14T Rear Sprocket: 428  45T Seat height: 760mm Length: 2060mm Width: 830mm Height: 1100mm (to top of handlebars) Wheelbase: 1340mm Ground clearance: 200mm

Odometer: km

Speedometer: Dual marked Max Speed: (approx.): 60mph Fuel consumption: (as recorded on the COC) 2.2L / 100km 128mpg CO2 emissions:  47g / km