AJS 16M vs Triumph Bandit 350 (1971)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the AJS 16Mstacks up against the Triumph Bandit 350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAJS 16MTriumph Bandit 350
Model year19541971
Price
Engine348 cc349 cc
Horsepower16 hp34 hp
Weight173 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires19-19 / 19-19 3.50-18 / 3.50-18

AJS 16M vs Triumph Bandit 350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the AJS 16M and the Triumph Bandit 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the AJS 16M brings 16 hp in a 173 kg package, while the Triumph Bandit 350 counters with 34 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: