Ardie BZ350: history, specs, pictures
| Ardie BZ350 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | BZ 350, BZ350D, BZ 350 D |
| Production | 1955 - 1960 |
| Engine | twin, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 60.0mm x 61.0mm |
| Top Speed | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 19.58 HP (14.6 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| 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 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Length | 82.28 inches (2090 mm) |
| Width | 26.77 inches (680 mm) |
| Height | 39.96 inches (1015 mm) |
| Weight | 354.94 pounds (161.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ardie BZ350D was a twin, two-stroke standard produced by Ardie between 1955 and 1960. It could reach a top speed of 81 mph (130 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 19.58 HP (14.6 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
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. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
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 while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The BZ350D was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 354.94 pounds (161.0 Kg).