| Attribute | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1952 × | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1951 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1952 | 1951 |
| Make | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 20.5 | 20.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 56 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 86 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Lucas | Lucas |
| Clutch | Dry plate | Dry plate |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes | 2-into-2 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Duplex loop | Duplex loop |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Solo seat with springs | Solo seat with springs |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1158 | 0.1158 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | 145 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |