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SOLVED: FW #235: AJS E90S, "Porcupine", 500cc DOHC-Twin, 1948
« on: September 24, 2021, 09:51:56 AM »
An easy to solve puzzle for motorcycle-rookies: Make? Engine type? Name? Year?
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Re: FW #235
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2021, 09:09:42 AM »
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Re: FW #235
« Reply #2 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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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: FW #235
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2021, 11:12:28 AM »
Very easy for you, isn't it? Congratulation for your next point!
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Re: SOLVED: FW #235: AJS E90S, "Porcupine", 500cc DOHC-Twin, 1948
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Re: SOLVED: FW #235: AJS E90S, "Porcupine", 500cc DOHC-Twin, 1948
« Reply #5 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.
 
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke
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