Comparison of Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 1962 and Ariel Leader 1959 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 1962 × |  Ariel Leader 1959 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1962 | 1959 |
| 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 | 11.7 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
|
|
| 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 | 0.078 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 762 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 126 | 110 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11.36 | 9 |
Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate