Ariel Golden Arrow: history, specs, pictures
| Ariel Golden Arrow | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1962 |
| Engine | twin, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 54.0mm x 54.0mm |
| Top Speed | 82 mph (132 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 6400RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. amal monobloc 375 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: trailing link, oil-damped Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25-16 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-16 |
| Wheelbase | 50.98 inches (1295 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.0 inches (762 mm) |
| Weight | 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.94 liters/100 km (34.0 km/l or 80.01 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ariel Golden Arrow was a twin, two-stroke standard produced by Ariel in 1962. It could reach a top speed of 82 mph (132 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 6400 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 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
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 equipped with a swingarm. The Golden Arrow 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.