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    AMC’s 600 & 650cc twins

    Jun 29, 2022 5 minutes
    WORDS: ALAN TURNER

    THE SPECIALIST

    AMOC – the AJS & Matchless Owners’ Club – is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. An extremely proactive club, even linked to its own shop and showroom (Kettering Classic Motorcycles) it’s no surprise the benefits of membership are enjoyed by more than 3000 worldwide. Thanks to the officials and especially club president Rob Swift for help with this guide.

    ■ AJS & Matchless Owners’ Club Ltd.: 01536 511532; www.jampot.com

    MODEL HISTORY

    By the mid-1950s, the AJS Model 20 or Matchless G9, AMC’s 500cc twins, were well established. Although still marketed separately, the marque differences were little more than badges and colour schemes. The all-important American market considered the ‘bigger the better,’ so AMC responded. A short-lived, US-only 550cc gave way in 1956 to the

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