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Ariel KH 500 Huntmaster 19541954 Ariel KH 500 Huntmaster specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Ariel KH 500 Huntmaster |
| Model year | 1954 |
| Category | Allround |
| Rating | 3.4 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power output | 28.0 HP (20.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph) |
| Compression | 6.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 56.0 x 86.0 mm (2.2 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Lucas |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry plate |
| Fuel consumption | 3.04 litres/100 km (32.9 km/l or 77.38 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 70.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Duplex loop |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Rigid |
| Front tire | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-19 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
| Seat | Solo seat with springs |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 177.0 kg (390.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1584 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 787 mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 2184 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 686 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1422 mm (56.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Red |
| Starter | Kick |
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| Further information | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 54 Ariel KH 500 Huntmaster discussion group or the general Ariel discussion group. |
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