Attribute | ![]() Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1939 × | ![]() Gilera Saturno Turismo 1947 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1939 | 1947 |
Make | Ariel | Gilera |
Model | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter | Gilera Saturno Turismo |
Category | Allround | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal monoblock | Carburettor. DellÓrto RDF28 |
Displacement (cm³) | 497 | 498.8 |
Power (kw) | 17.5 | 13.1 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 86.4 | 84 |
Stroke (mm) | 85 | 90 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Driveline | Burman | - |
Clutch | Dry | - |
Lubrication system | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps | - |
Compression | 6.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Grider forks | Girder 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 | Semi double cradle | - |
Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 3.25-19 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
Seat | Single seat with springs | Dual |
Wheels | Wire spoked. Red/chrome rims. | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | - |
Color options |
| - |
Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,470 |
Dry weight (kg) | 190 | 168 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0921 | 0.078 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | 14.8 | 14 |
Oil capacity (l) | 3.4 | - |