Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949

1949 Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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1949 Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter

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General information
Model:	Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter
Year:	1949
Category:	Allround
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin, four-stroke
Power:	28.03 HP (20.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Top speed:	145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Compression:	7.5:1
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, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Dry plate
Exhaust system:	2-into-2 pipes
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Duplex
Front suspension:	Telescopic forks
Rear suspension:	Rigid
Front tyre:	3.00-20
Rear tyre:	3.50-19
Front brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels:	Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres.
Seat:	Solo seat
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:	2,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,422 mm (56.0 inches)
Fuel capacity:	17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Other specifications
Color options:	Red
Starter:	Kick
Comments:	Ariel was bought by BSA in 1944.
Further information
Ask questions	Join the 49 Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter discussion group or the general Ariel discussion group.
Loans, tests, etc	Search the web for dealers, loan costs, tests, customizing, etc.
Related bikes	List related bikes for comparison of specs.

General information

Model:

Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter

Year:

1949

Category:

Allround

Rating:

Do you know this bike?
Click here to rate it. We miss 2 votes to show the rating.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Twin, four-stroke

Power:

28.03 HP (20.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM

Top speed:

145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)

Compression:

7.5:1

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,
final drive:

Chain

Clutch:

Dry plate

Exhaust system:

2-into-2 pipes

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type:

Duplex

Front suspension:

Telescopic forks

Rear suspension:

Rigid

Front tyre:

3.00-20

Rear tyre:

3.50-19

Front brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Wheels:

Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres.

Seat:

Solo seat

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:

2,184 mm (86.0 inches)

Wheelbase:

1,422 mm (56.0 inches)

Fuel capacity:

17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Color options:

Red

Starter:

Kick

Comments:

Ariel was bought by BSA in 1944.

Further information

Ask questions

Join the 49 Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter discussion group or the general Ariel discussion group.

Loans, tests, etc

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