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Title: SOLVED: FW #235: AJS E90S, "Porcupine", 500cc DOHC-Twin, 1948
Post by: fromwien on September 24, 2021, 09:51:56 AM

An easy to solve puzzle for motorcycle-rookies: Make? Engine type? Name? Year?

Title: Re: FW #235
Post by: fromwien on October 12, 2021, 09:09:42 AM

Experts?

Title: Re: FW #235
Post by: sichel on October 12, 2021, 09:26:10 AM

AJS E90S, "Porcupine", 500cc DOHC-Twin, 1948, ridden by Les Graham, in 1949 first 500cc world-champion on this bike
 
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Title: Re: FW #235
Post by: fromwien on October 12, 2021, 11:12:28 AM

Very easy for you, isn't it? Congratulation for your next point!

Title: Re: SOLVED: FW #235: AJS E90S, "Porcupine", 500cc DOHC-Twin, 1948
Post by: fromwien on October 12, 2021, 11:32:16 AM

Picture attached

Title: Re: SOLVED: FW #235: AJS E90S, "Porcupine", 500cc DOHC-Twin, 1948
Post by: sichel on October 12, 2021, 01:07:20 PM

Thanks for the point. Yes you are right, one source was enough. I'll add two photos.
First one: Between the camshaft housings, you see where the nickname has its roots.
Second one: The 1952-version, E95. Cylinders raised by 45 degrees and a monumental tank. In my view one of the most beautiful and impressive racing motorcycles. Comes right after BMW RS 54 and Matchless G 50.