Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1935

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General information
Model:	Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter
Year:	1935
Category:	Allround
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power:	24.0 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Top speed:	140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
Compression:	6.0:1
Bore x stroke:	86.4 x 85.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor. Amal
Fuel control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication system:	Dry sump with dual plunger pumps
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	4-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Dry
Driveline:	Burman
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Semi double cradle
Front suspension:	Grider forks
Rear suspension:	Rigid
Front tyre:	3.00-20
Rear tyre:	3.25-19
Front brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels:	Wire spoked. Red/chrome rims.
Seat:	Single seat with springs
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.1263 HP/kg
Overall length:	2180 mm (85.8 inches)
Fuel capacity:	14.80 litres (3.91 gallons)
Oil capacity:	3.40 litres (0.22 quarts)
Other specifications
Color options:	Chrome/red/gold
Starter:	Kick
Electrical:	6V battery.
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General information

Model:

Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter

Year:

1935

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:

497.0 ccm (30.33 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Single cylinder, four-stroke

Power:

24.0 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM

Top speed:

140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)

Compression:

6.0:1

Bore x stroke:

86.4 x 85.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburettor. Amal

Fuel control:

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Lubrication system:

Dry sump with dual plunger pumps

Cooling system:

Air

Gearbox:

4-speed

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Clutch:

Dry

Driveline:

Burman

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type:

Semi double cradle

Front suspension:

Grider forks

Rear suspension:

Rigid

Front tyre:

3.00-20

Rear tyre:

3.25-19

Front brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Wheels:

Wire spoked. Red/chrome rims.

Seat:

Single seat with springs

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight:

190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)

Power/weight ratio:

0.1263 HP/kg

Overall length:

2180 mm (85.8 inches)

Fuel capacity:

14.80 litres (3.91 gallons)

Oil capacity:

3.40 litres (0.22 quarts)

Other specifications

Color options:

Chrome/red/gold

Starter:

Kick

Electrical:

6V battery.

Further information

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