Comparison of Ariel LH 200 Colt 1959 and MV Agusta 250B 1971

Attribute	MV Agusta 250B 1971 ×	Ariel LH 200 Colt 1959 ×
General
Production from (year)	1971	1959
Make	MV Agusta	Ariel
Model	MV Agusta 250B	Ariel LH 200 Colt
Category	Sport	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	-	2
Fuel system	Carburettor. Dell´Orto UB22	Carburettor. Amal Monobloc carburetter with air cleaner.
Displacement (cm³)	247	197
Power (kw)	18.6	7.3
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	-	3.5
Cooling system	Air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	53	60
Stroke (mm)	56	70
Gearbox	-	4-speed
Greenhouse gases	-	81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel control	Overhead Valves (OHV)	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Clutch	Wet, multiplate	Two-plate clutch
Lubrication system	-	Double gear pump
Compression	10.0:1	7.5:1
Exhaust system	-	1-into-1 pipes
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension	Swingarm	Plungers
Front brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	200	-
Frame type	Tubular and Pressed Steel Open Loop	Semi double cradle
Front tyre	2.75-18	2.75-19
Rear tyre	3.25-18	2.75-19
Seat	-	Dual seat
Wheels	-	Wire spoked
Other
Starter	Kick	Kick
Color options	red	dark red deep claret red/black
Light	-	6 inch headlamp
Electrical Voltage (V)	-	6
Dimensions
Dry weight (kg)	140	123
Power/weight ratio	0.1329	0.0593
Overall length (mm)	1,960	2,030
Overall width (mm)	620	640
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	135	100
Fuel capacity (l)	13	11