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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Ariel Leader |
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Model year
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1961 |
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Category
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.3 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, two-stroke |
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Power output
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17.0 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 6250 RPM |
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Top speed
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112.7 km/h (70.0 mph) |
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Bore x stroke
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54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Amal Monobloc |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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4-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Driveline
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Burman gearbox |
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Fuel consumption
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2.94 litres/100 km (34.0 km/l or 80.01 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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68.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Backbone, steel |
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Front suspension
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Trailing link oil-damped |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm |
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Front tire
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3.25-16 |
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Rear tire
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3.25-16 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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152 mm (6.0 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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152 mm (6.0 inches) |
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Seat
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Dual seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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150.0 kg (330.7 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1133 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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762 mm (30.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Wheelbase
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1295 mm (51.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Carrying capacity
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Saddle bags, under-seat luggage compartment |
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Comments
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Windscreen |
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Further information |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 61 Ariel Leader discussion group or the general Ariel discussion group. |
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Rating sample for this Ariel bike
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Offroad capabilities for the 1961 Ariel Leader:
 (47.3 out of 100)
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