Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster
Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1954 - 58 |
Engine | Four stroke, twin, OHV |
Compression ratio | 6.5:1 or 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph |
Ignition | Magneto |
Spark Plug | Champion L10S |
Transmission | 4-Speed |
Frame | Swinging arm frame with front duplex down tubes |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork with hydraulic control Rear: 2 x Flexible coil springs |
Brakes | Front: Drum, 7 in Rear: Drum |
Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in |
Seat Height | 787 mm / 31 in |
Weight | 181 kg / 400 lbs (dry), |
Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 4.8 US pt |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 161 km/h / 100 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, twin, OHV. The engine featured a 6.5:1 or 7.5:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum, 7 in in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork with hydraulic control while the rear was equipped with a 2 x Flexible coil springs. The FH650 Huntsmaster was fitted with a 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 181 kg / 400 lbs. The wheelbase was 1422 mm / 56 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Ariel FH 650 Huntsmaster
A BSA Group exercise in 'badge engineering', the Huntmaster deployed the 650cc twin-cylinder engine of the BSA A10 in Ariel's new swinging-arm frame. In Ariel guise the power unit differed only in detail, its origins being disguised beneath a reshaped timing cover, while on the primary drive side Ariel's traditional 'dry' clutch was retained. The factory claimed a top speed of 90-95mph, with fuel consumption of 65-70mpg when cruising at 45mph. Produced from 1954, the Huntmaster disappeared along with the rest of Ariel's four-strokes in 1959.
Make Model | Ariel FH 650 Huntsmaster (Solo) |
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Year | 1954 - 58 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, twin, OHV |
Displacement | 648 cc / 39.5 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 70 x 84 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 6.5:1 or 7.5:1 |
Lubrication | Dry sump, dual pump |
Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 4.8 US pt |
Exhaust | Twin, chrome |
Induction | Carburetor, Amal 376/12 |
Ignition | Magneto |
Spark Plug | Champion L10S |
Starting | Kick starting |
Transmission | 4-Speed |
Final Drive | Chain, 100 pitches |
Gear Ratio | 1st 12.01 / 2nd 7.71 / 3rd 5.93 / 4th 4.53:1 |
Frame | Swinging arm frame with front duplex down tubes |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with hydraulic control |
Rear Suspension | 2 x Flexible coil springs |
Front Brakes | Drum, 7 in |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
Front Rim | 3.25 x 19 |
Rear Rim | 3.5 x 19 |
Dimensions | Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in |
Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in |
Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Seat Height | 787 mm / 31 in |
Dry Weight | 181 kg / 400 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal |
Average Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km 19.5 km/l / 46 US mpg |
Top Speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph |
Review | Some photos from NZ Classic Motorcycles |