Ariel VHA500: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Also called | VHA 500 |
| Production | 1952 - 1953 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.0mm x 95.0mm |
| Horse Power | 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel system | carburetor. amal monoblock |
| Battery | 6.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: grider forks Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.00-20 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Wheelbase | 55.98 inches (1422 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 85.83 inches (2180 mm) W 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 168.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 Gallon (13.25 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 0.9 Gallon (3.40 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Ariel VHA500 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Ariel between 1952 and 1953. Claimed horsepower was 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 95.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 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 3.00-20 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 grider forks while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The VHA500 was fitted with a 3.5 Gallon (13.25 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.