| Attribute | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 × | Peugeot Geopolis 400 Premium × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1949 | 2009 |
| Make | Ariel | Peugeot |
| Model | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter | Peugeot Geopolis 400 Premium |
| Category | Allround | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 398 |
| Power (kw) | 20.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 56 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | Automatic |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | Lucas | - |
| Clutch | Dry plate | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes | Euro III |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | - |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | Duplex | - |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 120/70-16 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 140/60-16 |
| Seat | Solo seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,500 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 160 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1158 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,184 | 2,152 |
| Seat height (mm) | 787 | 784 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 13.2 |