| Attribute | Ariel LH 200 Colt 1956 × | Ariel LH 200 Colt 1955 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1956 | 1955 |
| Make | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model | Ariel LH 200 Colt | Ariel LH 200 Colt |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 197 | 197 |
| Power (kw) | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 60 | 60 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70 | 70 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery/coil | Battery/coil |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate | Dry multiplate |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | 1-into-1 pipes | 1-into-1 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Plungers | Plungers |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Semi double cradle | Semi double cradle |
| Front tyre | 2.75-19 | 2.75-19 |
| Rear tyre | 2.75-19 | 2.75-19 |
| Seat | Dual seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 123 | 123 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0593 | 0.0593 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,030 | 2,030 |
| Overall width (mm) | 640 | 640 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 100 | 100 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 11 |