| Attribute | Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter 1953 × | MV Agusta 250B 1968 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1953 | 1968 |
| Make | Ariel | MV Agusta |
| Model | Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter | MV Agusta 250B |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Monoblack | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 346 | 247 |
| Power (kw) | 14.2 | 16.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 53 |
| Stroke (mm) | 85 | 56 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Flywheel | - |
| Clutch | Dry, multiplate | Wet, multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Dual oil pumps | - |
| Compression | 6.2:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | 1-into-1 pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic 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) | 178 | 200 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle | Tubular and Pressed Steel Open Loop |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-18 |
| Seat | Dual seat | - |
| Wheels | Dunlop tyres | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 159 | 140 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0893 | 0.12 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,180 | 1,960 |
| Overall width (mm) | 640 | 620 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 117 | 135 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | - |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2 | - |