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1898 Ariel Tricycle |
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The Ariel Tricycle was a single seater that initially had a 2.25hp De Dion engine mounted behind the rear axle. This however caused a tail heavy vehicle that would topple backwards in certain situations and so the rear frame was extended so that the engine could sit forward of the rear axle. You will notice in this photo that the tricycle has a cylindrical tank behind the seat. This was a form of water cooling that would circulate water around a cast water passage that sat on top of the engine. The vehicles proved to be very popular but eventually lost favour for the inability to carry passengers. This picture was kindly provided by www.3wheelers.com. |
1908 Ariel 3 hp, 325cc |
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Ariel 3.5 hp |
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Production - 1913
Engine - 499cc, single-cylinder side-valve four-stroke
Bore and Stroke - 85 x 88 mm
Transmission - direct belt drive
Top Speed - 55mph |
1915 Ariel V-twin, 700cc |
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| 1926 Ariel Model D |
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1927 Ariel A, 557cc |
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1928 Ariel A 5,5HP, 557cc |
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| 1929 Ariel 250 Racer |
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1930 Ariel B, 550cc |
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1931 Ariel SG, 500cc |
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1931 Ariel VF31, 500cc |
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1932 Ariel 600cc Square Four |
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1933 Ariel Square Four Race, 500cc |
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More Ariel Square Four info.. |
1935 Ariel VH |
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1937 Ariel Red Hunter - Model NH, 350 cc |
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Engine - four-stroke single ohv
Capacity - 350cc
Gears - 4 (foot) |
1937 Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter |
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1940 Ariel 350cc W/NG |
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1942 Ariel WNG Miltary Motorcycle 350cc OHV |
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Picture kindly provided by - www.roncobb.com |
1947 Ariel 500 |
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| 1947 Ariel VH1 500 Single Rigid Red Hunter Square Four |
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| 1950 Ariel NG Deluxe |
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500cc. |
1953 Ariel Square Four Mark II |
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| 1954 Ariel Red Hunter VH |
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500cc. |
| 1954 Ariel Colt |
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200cc. |
| 1954 Ariel Colt 200cc |
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Colts were expensive machines in their day, and are sought-after now because of their reliability and good handling. |
1955 Ariel 350cc |
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1956 Ariel Red Hunter, 350cc |
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Ariel Square Four |
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Engine - 997cc, OHV, square four
Top Speed - 100mph
Horsepower - 42bhp @ 5800rpm
Transmission - 4-speed
Frame - tubular single loop
Brakes - drum/drum |
1957 Ariel Square Four Mark 4 Prototype |
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1957 Ariel NH350 |
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1957 Ariel FH 650 Huntmaster |
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| 1957 Ariel Leader |
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| 1958 Ariel Huntmaster |
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side-car combination, 650cc, 1 Bhp. Four-speed manual. |
1958 Ariel HT3, 348cc |
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1958 Ariel Twin Cyclone HC8, 650cc |
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Ariel Leader |
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Production - 1958-1965
Engine - parallel twin, two-stroke
Bore and Stroke - 54 x 54 mm
Capacity - 249cc
Power - 17.5bhp @ 6750rpm
Top Speed - 73mph |
1959 Ariel Red Hunter, 350cc |
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| 1959 Ariel Leader 250 |
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17bhp |
| 1960 Ariel Leader 250 |
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2-stroke.
Picture kindly provided by www.nemusclebikes.com |
1961 Ariel Arrow, 250cc |
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1961 Ariel Arrow, 250cc |
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1963 Ariel Arrow Super Sports |
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| 1964 Ariel Golden Arrow |
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1965 Ariel Arrow, 250cc |
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| 1965 Ariel Arrow |
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250cc. |
1970 Ariel 3 Tricycle |
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1971 Ariel 3 |
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In 1970 and now owned by the B.S.A group (since 1944), the Ariel name was used once more for a 50cc 2-stroke moped that was launched. The "Ariel 3" was a 3-wheeler not only different to other mopeds at the time for having 3-wheels but it was also a tilting vehicle. The front half of the moped was hinged and so the vehicle would tilt into corners whilst keeping all 3-wheels on the ground. Production of the Ariel 3 was short and the moped was dropped along with the Ariel name shortly afterwards. This picture was kindly provided by www.3wheelers.com. |
| Ariel Arrow 250 |
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