Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster

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Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster
Manufacturer
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)
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

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