Attribute | ![]() Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1950 × | ![]() Norton International Model 30 1947 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1950 | 1947 |
Make | Ariel | Norton |
Model | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter | Norton International Model 30 |
Category | Allround | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal |
Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 490 |
Power (kw) | 20.5 | 21.5 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 56 | 79 |
Stroke (mm) | 86 | 100 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Ignition | Lucas | - |
Clutch | Dry plate | - |
Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
Compression | 7.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | Rigid | Plungers |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
Frame type | Duplex frame | Cradle |
Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 3-21 |
Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.50-20 |
Seat | Solo seat | Single spring-mounted |
Wheels | Wire spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Color options |
| - |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,391 |
Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 176 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1158 | 0.1222 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 145 | 150 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | - |