Featured Pages Pierton Gaston Durand, the manufacturer, was talented racer who registered 44 patents between 1925 and 1953.
Pierton of ParisMurder and Mayhem In May 1998 three rare classic racing motorcycles were stolen, an AJS 7R, a Matchless G45 and a G50. The story involves two murders and a good many other motorcycles.
Stolen Classics
Production years: 1928-1929
Power: 12 CV at 3400 rpm
Capacity: 487cc
Engine: Boxer, 4-stroke, side valve
Transmission: Cardan
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Units produced: 4377
Weight: 152 kg