Ariel VB600
The Ariel VB600 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1947 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 77 mph (124 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4400 RPM.
Ariel VB600 | |
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Also called | VB 600 |
Production | 1947 - 1958 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 102.0mm |
Compression ratio | 5.0:1 |
Top Speed | 77 mph (124 km/h) |
Horsepower | 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4400RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.25-19 |
Wheelbase | 55.98 inches (1422 mm) |
Length | 85.98 inches (2184 mm) |
Width | 27.01 inches (686 mm) |
Weight | 167.8 kg (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 0.9 Gallon (3.40 Liters) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.2 Gallon (15.90 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 3.04 liters/100 km (32.9 km/l or 77.38 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 86.4mm bore x 102.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 598.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multiplate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The VB600 was fitted with a 4.2 Gallon (15.90 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.
1947 - 1958 Ariel VB 600Edit
The 1947 Ariel VB 600 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 598cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 15 HP (11.2 Kw) at 4400 rpm. The key features for this post-war machine would be the laced wheels, a dual seat, plunger shocks as a rear suspension, a telescopic front fork, an analogue instrument cluster, a wide handlebar, full fenders, a large headlight and a drum braking system.