AJS Model 16 350MS vs DKW RT 350 S (1967)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAJS Model 16 350MSDKW RT 350 S
Model year19671956
Price
Engine347 cc348 cc
Horsepower18 hp19 hp
Weight170 kg162 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18

AJS Model 16 350MS vs DKW RT 350 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the AJS Model 16 350MS and the DKW RT 350 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the AJS Model 16 350MS brings 18 hp in a 170 kg package, while the DKW RT 350 S counters with 19 hp at 162 kg.

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: