The AJR was one of the few
motorcycle
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s built in
Scotland
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. AJ Robertson of
Edinburgh
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built 346cc and 490cc
Villiers powered
single cylinder
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engine machines between 1925 and 1926. Robertson rode them in many sporting events.
[Erwin Tragatsch; Ash, Kevin. ''The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles'', Quantum Publishing, London, 2000 {{ISBN, 1-86160-342-8]
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AJ Robertson competing in 1925 Isle of Man Senior TTAJ Robertson competing in 1928 Isle of Man Senior TT
Motorcycle manufacturers of the United Kingdom