Ardie BKZ350: history, specs, pictures

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Ardie BKZ350
Manufacturer
Also called BKZ 350
Production 1961
Engine
twin, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 60.0mm x 61.0mm
Top Speed 78 mph (125 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition magneto
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear: twin shock
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.25-19
Length 82.28 inches (2090 mm)
Width 26.77 inches (680 mm)
Height 39.96 inches (1015 mm)
Weight 352.74 pounds (160.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Ardie BKZ350 was a twin, two-stroke standard produced by Ardie in 1961. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 342.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The BKZ350 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 352.74 pounds (160.0 Kg).