| Attribute | Ariel Arrow × | Ariel Leader 1959 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1959 | 1959 |
| Make | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model | Ariel Arrow | Ariel Leader |
| Category | Sport | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal monobloc 375 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 2.94 | 2.94 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 54 | 54 |
| Stroke (mm) | 54 | 54 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 68.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 68.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Trailing link, oil-damped | Trailing link oil-damped |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 152 | 152 |
| Frame type | Backbone, steel | Backbone, steel |
| Front tyre | 3.25-16 | 3.25-16 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-16 | 3.25-16 |
| Seat | Dual seat | Dual seat |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Carrying capacity | Rear rack | Saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,295 | 1,295 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 150 | 150 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.078 | 0.078 |
| Seat height (mm) | 762 | 762 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 132 | 110 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9 | 9 |