Comparison of AJS Model 18 500 Statesman 1963 and Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1939 [S]ave
| Attribute |  AJS Model 18 500 Statesman 1963 × |  Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1939 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1963 | 1939 |
| Make | AJS | Ariel |
| Model | AJS Model 18 500 Statesman | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal monoblock |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 497 |
| Power (kw) | 20.4 | 17.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 86 | 86.4 |
| Stroke (mm) | 85.5 | 85 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | - | Burman |
| Ignition | Bobine | - |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | Dry |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps |
| Compression | - | 6.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Grider forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Single cradle | Semi double cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.25-18 | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-18 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | - | Single seat with springs |
| Wheels | Spoked | Wire spoked. Red/chrome rims. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,397 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 172 | 190 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1186 | 0.0921 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 14.8 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.4 |
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