Ariel Fieldmaster
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| Ariel Fieldmaster | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | KH500 Fieldmaster, KH 500 Fieldmaster |
| Production | 1948 - 1957 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 56.0mm x 86.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 27.49 HP (20.5 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Ignition | lucas |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.00-20 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Wheelbase | 55.98 inches (1422 mm) |
| Length | 85.98 inches (2184 mm) |
| Width | 27.01 inches (686 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.98 inches (787 mm) |
| Weight | 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg) (dry), 177.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.0 Gallon (3.80 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.04 liters/100 km (32.9 km/l or 77.38 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ariel KH500 Fieldmaster was a twin, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1948 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 27.49 HP (20.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 56.0mm bore x 86.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-20 front tire and a 3.50-19 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 forks while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The KH500 Fieldmaster was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.
1948 - 1957 Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster[edit | edit source]
The 1948 Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 498cc, twin cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 28 horsepower at 6500 rpm. The key features for this machine would be the laced wheels, a hard-tail rear suspension with a sprung seat, a dual exhaust system, mid-mounted foot pegs, a telescopic front fork, a large headlight and wide handlebars.