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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Ariel Leader | ||
| | |photo=1964-Ariel-Leader.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Ariel | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1958 - 1965 | |production = 1958 - 1965 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Naked | ||
|engine = twin, two-stroke | |engine = twin, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 54.0mm x 54.0mm | |bore_stroke = 54.0mm x 54.0mm | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = 2.94 | |fuel_consumption = 2.94 liters/100 km (34.0 km/l or 80.01 mpg) | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = [[Ariel Arrow]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Ariel]] Leader''' was a twin, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Ariel]] between 1958 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 70 mph (112 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250 RPM. | The '''[[Ariel]] Leader''' was a twin, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Ariel]] between 1958 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 70 mph (112 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250 RPM. | ||
==Leader== | |||
[[Image:1963-Ariel-Arrow-Super-Sports.jpg|left|thumb|250px|1963 Ariel Arrow Super Sports]] | |||
The '''Leader''' was probably Ariel's bravest foray into motorcycle manufacturing. It was an innovate, fully enclosed 250cc two-stroke released in 1959. Producing peak output of 18bhp, with the twin-cylinder engine based on that of the German [[Adler]]. The leader was intended to be a proper motorcycle with the convenience of a [[scooter]]. The Leader actually worked rather well, with a top speed of about 70mph (112kph) and excellent handling. But the public didn't take well to it. Ariel later striped the bodywork to produce the '''Arrow''', with a tuned 20bhp engine in the '''Super Sports''' and '''Golden Arrow''' variants. Although the Arrow sold well it wasn't enough to stop Ariel from going under in 1967. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/classic-police-vehicles-on-show#ariel-leader Classic Police Vehicles on Show] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/classic-police-vehicles-on-show#ariel-leader Classic Police Vehicles on Show] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-avengers#ariel-leader The Avengers] | * The 1950s TV show [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-avengers#ariel-leader The Avengers] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/melissa#ariel-leader Melissa] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/melissa#ariel-leader Melissa] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/this-sporting-life#ariel-leader This Sporting Life] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/this-sporting-life#ariel-leader This Sporting Life] | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/some-people#ariel-leader Some People] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/some-people#ariel-leader Some People] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/look-at-life-behind-the-ton-up-boys#ariel-leader Look at Life: Behind the Ton-Up Boys] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/look-at-life-behind-the-ton-up-boys#ariel-leader Look at Life: Behind the Ton-Up Boys] | ||
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]] | [[Category:Naked motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Ariel motorcycles]] | [[Category:Ariel motorcycles|Leader]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | ||