Comparison of Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 and DKW SB 500A 1937 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 × |  DKW SB 500A 1937 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1949 | 1937 |
| Make | Ariel | DKW |
| Model | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter | DKW SB 500A |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Bing |
| Engine details | - | Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 494 |
| Power (kw) | 20.5 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 56 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | Lucas | - |
| Clutch | Dry plate | Foot-operated |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | 5.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Girder fork coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid- |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Duplex | - |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Solo seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Light | - | Twin headlights |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,385 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 235 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1158 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,184 | 2,125 |
| Seat height (mm) | 787 | 675 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | 115 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 13 |
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