Ardie BD201: history, specs, pictures
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| Ardie BD201 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | BD 201 |
| Production | 1954 - 1956 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 64.0mm x 61.0mm |
| Horsepower | 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 5900RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic Rear: twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3-19 |
| Length | 79.92 inches (2030 mm) |
| Width | 26.38 inches (670 mm) |
| Height | 38.58 inches (980 mm) |
| Weight | 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ardie BD201 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Ardie between 1954 and 1956. Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 5900 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 194.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3-19 front tire and a 3-19 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 hydraulic telescopic while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The BD201 was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg).