AJS Model 31 650 Swift vs Mash Dirt 650 Black (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the AJS Model 31 650 Swiftstacks up against the Mash Dirt 650 Black. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAJS Model 31 650 SwiftMash Dirt 650 Black
Model year19662020
Price
Engine646 cc647 cc
Horsepower31 hp40 hp
Torque46 Nm
Weight176 kg163 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. ABS
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. ABS
Tires120/80-18 / 130/80-18

AJS Model 31 650 Swift vs Mash Dirt 650 Black — which should you buy?

Picking between the AJS Model 31 650 Swift and the Mash Dirt 650 Black usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the AJS Model 31 650 Swift brings 31 hp in a 176 kg package, while the Mash Dirt 650 Black counters with 40 hp at 163 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: