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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Ariel Leader | |||
|photo=1964-Ariel-Leader.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Ariel | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1958 - 1965 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Naked | |||
|engine = twin, two-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 54.0mm x 54.0mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 70 mph (112 km/h) | |||
|power = 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: Dry <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: [[trailing link]] oil-damped <br> | |||
Rear: swingarm | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-16}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.25-16}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 50.98 inches (1295 mm) | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 30.0 inches (762 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 162.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = 2.94 liters/100 km (34.0 km/l or 80.01 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Ariel Arrow]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Ariel]] Leader''' was a twin, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Ariel]] between 1958 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 70 mph (112 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250 RPM. | |||
==Leader== | ==Leader== | ||
[[Image:1963-Ariel-Arrow-Super-Sports.jpg|left|thumb|250px|1963 Ariel Arrow Super Sports]] | [[Image:1963-Ariel-Arrow-Super-Sports.jpg|left|thumb|250px|1963 Ariel Arrow Super Sports]] | ||
The '''Leader''' was probably Ariel's bravest foray into motorcycle manufacturing. It was an innovate, fully enclosed 250cc two-stroke released in 1959. Producing peak output of 18bhp, with the twin-cylinder engine based on that of the German [[Adler]]. The leader was intended to be a proper motorcycle with the convenience of a [[scooter]]. The Leader actually worked rather well, with a top speed of about 70mph (112kph) and excellent handling. But the public didn't take well to it. Ariel later striped the bodywork to produce the '''Arrow''', with a tuned 20bhp engine in the '''Super Sports''' and '''Golden Arrow''' variants. Although the Arrow sold well it wasn't enough to stop Ariel from going under in 1967. | The '''Leader''' was probably Ariel's bravest foray into motorcycle manufacturing. It was an innovate, fully enclosed 250cc two-stroke released in 1959. Producing peak output of 18bhp, with the twin-cylinder engine based on that of the German [[Adler]]. The leader was intended to be a proper motorcycle with the convenience of a [[scooter]]. The Leader actually worked rather well, with a top speed of about 70mph (112kph) and excellent handling. But the public didn't take well to it. Ariel later striped the bodywork to produce the '''Arrow''', with a tuned 20bhp engine in the '''Super Sports''' and '''Golden Arrow''' variants. Although the Arrow sold well it wasn't enough to stop Ariel from going under in 1967. | ||
[[Category:Ariel motorcycles]] | |||
==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. Power was moderated via the Dry. | |||
==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 Leader 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. | |||
==1958 - 1965 Ariel Leader== | |||
[[File:ariel-leader-1958-1965-1.jpg|600px|1958 - 1965 Ariel Leader]] | |||
[[File:ariel-leader-1958-1965-0.jpg|600px|1958 - 1965 Ariel Leader]] | |||
Manufactured from 1958 to 1965, the Leader has a 247 cc two stroke parallel twin engine with 17HP at 6750rpm and could reach a speed of 70mph. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/classic-police-vehicles-on-show#ariel-leader Classic Police Vehicles on Show] | |||
* The 1950s TV show [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-avengers#ariel-leader The Avengers] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/melissa#ariel-leader Melissa] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/this-sporting-life#ariel-leader This Sporting Life] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/allez-france#ariel-leader Allez France!] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/some-people#ariel-leader Some People] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/look-at-life-behind-the-ton-up-boys#ariel-leader Look at Life: Behind the Ton-Up Boys] | |||
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Ariel motorcycles|Leader]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:12, 23 November 2019
Ariel Leader | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1958 - 1965 |
Class | Naked |
Engine | twin, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 54.0mm x 54.0mm |
Top Speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
Horsepower | 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250RPM |
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), 162.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 2.94 liters/100 km (34.0 km/l or 80.01 mpg) |
Related | Ariel Arrow |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ariel Leader was a twin, two-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1958 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 70 mph (112 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.17 HP (12.8 KW) @ 6250 RPM.
Leader[edit | edit source]
The Leader was probably Ariel's bravest foray into motorcycle manufacturing. It was an innovate, fully enclosed 250cc two-stroke released in 1959. Producing peak output of 18bhp, with the twin-cylinder engine based on that of the German Adler. The leader was intended to be a proper motorcycle with the convenience of a scooter. The Leader actually worked rather well, with a top speed of about 70mph (112kph) and excellent handling. But the public didn't take well to it. Ariel later striped the bodywork to produce the Arrow, with a tuned 20bhp engine in the Super Sports and Golden Arrow variants. Although the Arrow sold well it wasn't enough to stop Ariel from going under in 1967.
Engine[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Dry.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 Leader 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.
1958 - 1965 Ariel Leader[edit | edit source]
Manufactured from 1958 to 1965, the Leader has a 247 cc two stroke parallel twin engine with 17HP at 6750rpm and could reach a speed of 70mph.