Debenham Sisters
Betty and Nancy Debenham, with their dog, Poncho, were keen motorcyclists. Nancy won a Gold Medal at Brooklands in 1926.
The Debenham Sisters
Specifications
Engine, A.J.S. Design and Manufacture. Single Cylinder. Overhead Valves. Entirely enclosed Rocker Gear and Push Rods. (65 x 75 m.m. Bore and Stroke, 248 c.c. capacity). Improved System of Mechanical Lubrication. Detachable Cylinder Head. Two-port Exhaust. Aluminium Piston. Roller Bearings to Big End of Connecting Rod. Ball Bearing Main Shafts.
Three-Speed Countershaft Gear, Ratios, 5.83, 9.02 and 16.05 to 1.
Clutch, Hand-controlled.
Footstarter, with enclosed operating mechanism.
Tyres, 25"x3.00" Wired-on Avon Heavy Non-skid.
Hubs, Taper Roller Bearing.
Carburettor, Amal with twist grip control.
Handlebars, New Type with Steering Damper.
Footrests, adjustable to any position.
Brakes, Internal Expanding Front and Rear, quick adjustable.
Transmission, All Chain (Hans Renold), in. pitch,.305 in. width. Primary Drive enclosed. Rear Drive, the top half only is covered.
Shock Absorber, on Engine Shaft. Stands, fitted to Front and Rear Wheels.
Tools, complete kit.
Wheel Base, 51¾ in.
Petrol Tank, capacity 1¾ gallons.
Oil Tank, capacity 3½ pints.
Weight, to standard specification, 218 lbs.
Weight, with Lucas Electric Lighting Set, 243 lbs.
Extra for Lucas Magdyno Electric Lighting Set. as illustrated,
Extra for Black and Chromium Tank £1: 0:0
Source: AJS Factory Catalogue 1931
