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General information |
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Model
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Ariel VB 600 |
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Model year
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1955 |
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Category
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Allround |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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598.0 ccm (36.49 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Sidevalve |
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Power output
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18.0 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 4400 RPM |
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Compression
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6.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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86.4 x 102.0 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Amal monobloc 376/13 |
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Lubrication system
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Dry sump |
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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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Clutch
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Dry, multiplate |
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Driveline
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7.5 inch headlamp |
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Fuel consumption
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3.04 litres/100 km (32.9 km/l or 77.38 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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70.5 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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Full cradle |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
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Rear suspension
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Dual shocks |
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Front tire
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3.25-19 |
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Rear tire
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3.25-19 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Wheels
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Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
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Seat
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Single seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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167.8 kg (370.0 pounds) |
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Overall length
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2184 mm (86.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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686 mm (27.0 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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127 mm (5.0 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1422 mm (56.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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15.90 litres (4.20 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Green |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Electrical
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6 Volt. |
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