Comparison of Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1939 and Velocette Venom 1968 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1939 × |  Velocette Venom 1968 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1939 | 1968 |
| Make | Ariel | Velocette |
| Model | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter | Velocette Venom |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal monoblock | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 497 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | 24.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 86.4 | 86 |
| Stroke (mm) | 85 | 86 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | Burman | - |
| Clutch | Dry | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps | - |
| Compression | 6.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Grider forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Swingarm with coil-over shocks |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Semi double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Seat | Single seat with springs | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Red/chrome rims. | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,391 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 190 | 177 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0921 | 0.1401 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.8 | - |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.4 | - |
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