| Attribute | Ariel LH 200 Colt 1959 × | MV Agusta 250B 1968 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1959 | 1968 |
| Make | Ariel | MV Agusta |
| Model | Ariel LH 200 Colt | MV Agusta 250B |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal Monobloc carburetter with air cleaner. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 197 | 247 |
| Power (kw) | 7.3 | 16.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 60 | 53 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70 | 56 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Clutch | Two-plate clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Double gear pump | - |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | 1-into-1 pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Plungers | Swingarm |
| 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 | Semi double cradle | Tubular and Pressed Steel Open Loop |
| Front tyre | 2.75-19 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tyre | 2.75-19 | 3.25-18 |
| Seat | Dual seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
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| Light | 6 inch headlamp | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 123 | 140 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0593 | 0.12 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,030 | 1,960 |
| Overall width (mm) | 640 | 620 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 100 | 135 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | - |