| Attribute | Cagiva Canyon 500 1999 × | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1952 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1952 |
| Make | Cagiva | Ariel |
| Model | Cagiva Canyon 500 | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 24.5 | 20.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | - | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 86 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Lucas |
| Clutch | - | Dry plate |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | - | 7.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-2 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | - | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Duplex loop |
| Front tyre | - | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat with springs |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,463 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 165 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1485 | 0.1158 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 | 145 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 17 |