Ariel LH200 Colt
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| Ariel LH200 Colt | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | LH 200 Colt |
| Production | 1954 - 1959 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 70.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 5600RPM |
| Ignition | battery/coil |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic hydraulic fork Rear: plungers |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.75-19 |
| Rear Tire | 2.75-19 |
| Length | 79.92 inches (2030 mm) |
| Width | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Weight | 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg) (dry), 123.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.50 liters/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ariel LH200 Colt was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1954 and 1959. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 5600 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 70.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 197.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the two-plate clutch.
Chassis
It came with a 2.75-19 front tire and a 2.75-19 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 hydraulic fork while the rear was equipped with a plungers. The LH200 Colt was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg).
1954 - 1959 Ariel LH 200 Colt
The 1959 Ariel LH 200 Colt sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 197cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission. In addition, it comes standard with laced wheels, full-coverage fenders, a dual seat, rear, plunger-type shocks, wide handlebars, mid-mounted foot controls, a small exhaust system, a large headlight, a telescopic front fork and an 11-liter (2.9-gallon) fuel tank.