Comparison of Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1952 and Velocette Venom 1959 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Velocette Venom 1959 × |  Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1952 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1959 | 1952 |
| Make | Velocette | Ariel |
| Model | Velocette Venom | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 499 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 24.8 | 20.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 86 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 86 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Belt driven dynamo | Lucas |
| Clutch | Dry-three plate | Dry plate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Compression | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-2 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with coil-over shocks | 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 |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Dual seat | Solo seat with springs |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,391 | 1,422 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1401 | 0.1158 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 161 | 145 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 13.6 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 17 |
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