Ariel VB600
| Manufacturer | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Also called | VB 600 |
| Production | 1947 - 1958 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 102.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 5.0:1 |
| Top speed | 77 mph (124 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4400RPM |
| Battery | 6.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Wheelbase | 55.98 inches (1422 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 85.98 inches (2184 mm) W 27.01 inches (686 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 167.8 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 Gallon (15.90 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 0.9 Gallon (3.40 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.04 liters/100 km (32.9 km/l or 77.38 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Ariel VB600 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1947 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 77 mph (124 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4400 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 86.4mm bore x 102.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 598.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 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 fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The VB600 was fitted with a 4.2 Gallon (15.90 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.
1947 - 1958 Ariel VB 600
The 1947 Ariel VB 600 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 598cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 15 HP (11.2 Kw) at 4400 rpm. The key features for this post-war machine would be the laced wheels, a dual seat, plunger shocks as a rear suspension, a telescopic front fork, an analogue instrument cluster, a wide handlebar, full fenders, a large headlight and a drum braking system.