| Attribute | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter 1949 × | Qlink Splendor 400 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1949 | 2010 |
| Make | Ariel | Qlink |
| Model | Ariel KH 500 Red Hunter | Qlink Splendor 400 |
| Category | Allround | Scooter |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Kinzo |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 393 |
| Power (kw) | 20.5 | 19.6 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 28 |
| Bore (mm) | 56 | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | Automatic |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Ignition | Lucas | CDI |
| Clutch | Dry plate | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Hydraulic shocks |
| 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 | 1,565 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 191 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1158 | 0.1021 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,184 | 2,240 |
| Seat height (mm) | 787 | 780 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 124 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 13.62 |