| Attribute | Ariel LH 200 Colt 1955 × | James Comet 1955 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1955 | 1955 |
| Make | Ariel | James |
| Model | Ariel LH 200 Colt | James Comet |
| Category | Allround | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 197 | 98 |
| Power (kw) | 7.3 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 60 | 47 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70 | 57 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | Battery/coil | Magneto |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | 1-into-1 pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | 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 | Single cradle |
| Front tyre | 2.75-19 | 2.75-19 |
| Rear tyre | 2.75-19 | 2.75-19 |
| Seat | - | Single seat |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 123 | 75 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0593 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,030 | 1,940 |
| Overall width (mm) | 640 | 660 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 100 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 10.2 |