| Attribute | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1950 × | Moto Guzzi Alce 1943 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1950 | 1943 |
| Make | Ariel | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter | Moto Guzzi Alce |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. DellÓrto |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 500 |
| Power (kw) | 20.5 | 9.6 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 56 | 82 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 88 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | Lucas | - |
| Clutch | Dry plate | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | 4.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | - |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Duplex frame | - |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | - |
| Seat | Solo seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,455 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 179 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1158 | 0.0536 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | 90 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 13.5 |