Ariel Arrow

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The Ariel Arrow 200 was a twin, two-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1959 and 1967. It could reach a top speed of 82 mph (132 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 19.58 HP (14.6 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 54.0mm bore x 54.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 198.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the multi plate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-16 front tire and a 3.25-16 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 trailing link, oil-damped while the rear was equiped with a swingarm. The Arrow 200 was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.98 inches (1295 mm) long.

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