Comparison of Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 1962 and Ariel Leader 1960

Attribute	Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 1962 ×	Ariel Leader 1960 ×
General
Production from (year)	1962	1960
Make	Ariel	Ariel
Model	Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250	Ariel Leader
Category	Allround	Touring
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Twin, two-stroke	Twin, two-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. Amal	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	247	249
Power (kw)	14.6	12.4
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	3.36	2.94
Cooling system	Air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	54	54
Stroke (mm)	54	54
Gearbox	4-speed	4-speed
Greenhouse gases	78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	68.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel control	-	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Driveline	-	Burman gearbox
Ignition	Lucas.	-
Clutch	Multi plate	-
Compression	10.0:1	-
Exhaust system	2-into-2	-
Chassis
Front suspension	Trailing link fork	Trailing link oil-damped
Rear suspension	Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers	Swingarm
Front brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	152	152
Frame type	Rigid box section frame	Backbone, steel
Front tyre	3.25-16	3.25-16
Rear tyre	3.25-16	3.25-16
Seat	Dual seat	Dual seat
Wheels	Wire spoked. Dunlop whitewall tres.	-
Other
Starter	Kick	Kick
Color options	white/gold	black/white
Carrying capacity	-	Saddle bags
Electrical Voltage (V)	6	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,300	1,295
Dry weight (kg)	131	150
Power/weight ratio	0.111	0.0827
Seat height (mm)	760	762
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	126	112
Fuel capacity (l)	11.36	9