General information |
Motorcycle name
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Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 |
Year of manufacture
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1961 |
Type
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Allround |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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247.0 ccm (15.07 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, two-stroke |
Output
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20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
Top speed
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126.0 km/h (78.3 mph) |
Compression
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10.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Amal |
Ignition
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Lucas. |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Multi plate |
Fuel consumption
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3.36 litres/100 km (29.8 km/l or 70.01 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
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2-into-2 |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Rigid box section frame |
Front suspension
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Trailing link fork |
Rear suspension
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Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers |
Front tire
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3.25-16 |
Rear tire
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3.25-16 |
Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Wheels
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Wire spoked |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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131.5 kg (290.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.1520 HP/kg |
Seat height
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760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
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1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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13.60 litres (3.59 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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White/gold |
Starter
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Kick |
Electrical
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6V battery. |
Comments
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Windshield. |
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Further information |
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