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Ariel VHA 5003.38 average rating for 2 Ariel VHA 500 model variants. |
| Ariel VHA 500 model overview |
| Ariel VHA 500 models include the 2 motorcycles below produced from 1952 to 1953. The 1953 Ariel VHA 500 motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 497 ccm single cylinder engine. The category is allround. Our visitor's rating for this model is 3.4 out of 5 with 3 votes. See the model variants below for more rating details. |
| Engine and transmission | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches) |
| All-alloy engine | |
| Power | 24.0 HP (17.5 kW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Dry |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame | Semi double cradle |
| Front dampers | Grider forks |
| Rear dampers | Rigid |
| Front tire | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-19 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Wheels | Dunlop tyres. |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Wet weight | 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) |
| Wheelbase | 1422 mm (56.0 inches) |
| Length | 2180 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Width | 640 mm (25.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Fuel tank | 13.3 litres (3.50 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts) |
| Other information | |
The Ariel VHA 500 model variants with detailed specs:
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1953 Ariel VHA 500 Colors: Wedgwood Blue, Deep Claret Red ![]() Power: 24.00 HP ![]() Wet weight: 168.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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1952 Ariel VHA 500 Colors: Wedgwood Blue, Deep Claret Red ![]() Power: 24.00 HP ![]() Wet weight: 168.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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