Comparisons / Comparison of Ariel FH 650 Huntmaster 1955 and Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949

Comparison of Ariel FH 650 Huntmaster 1955 and Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 [S]ave

Attribute
Ariel FH 650 Huntmaster 1955 ×
Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 ×
General
Production from (year)19551949
MakeArielAriel
ModelAriel FH 650 HuntmasterAriel KH 500 Red Hunter
CategoryAllroundAllround
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Fuel systemCarburettor. AmalCarburettor
Engine detailsBSA A10 engine-
Displacement (cm³)646498
Power (kw)25.520.5
Fuel consumption (l/100km)5.1-
Cooling systemAirAir
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Bore (mm)7056
Stroke (mm)8486
Gearbox4-speed4-speed
Greenhouse gases118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Fuel controlOverhead Valves (OHV)Overhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionMagnetoLucas
Clutch-Dry plate
Lubrication systemDry sump, two pumpsDry sump
Compression6.5:17.5:1
Exhaust systemTwin pipe2-into-2 pipes
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic fork, hydraulicTelescopic forks
Rear suspensionDual coil springsRigid
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Frame typeDuplex down tubes, swingarmDuplex
Front tyre3.25-193.00-20
Rear tyre3.50-193.50-19
Seat-Solo seat
WheelsSteel, wire spokesWire spoked. Dunlop tyres.
Other
StarterKickKick
Color options
  • black/yellow
  • red
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4221,422
Dry weight (kg)181177
Power/weight ratio0.14090.1158
Overall length (mm)2,1842,184
Seat height (mm)787787
Ground clearance (mm)140-
Performance
Top speed (km/h)148145
Fuel capacity (l)15.1417
Oil capacity (l)2.3-



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