| Attribute | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1934 × | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1933 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1934 | 1933 |
| Make | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 497 | 497 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 86.4 | 86.4 |
| Stroke (mm) | 85 | 85 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | Burman | Burman |
| Ignition | Flywheel | Flywheel |
| Clutch | Dry | Dry |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps |
| Compression | 6.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Grider forks | Grider forks |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| 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 | Semi double cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 3.00-20 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Single seat with springs | Single seat with springs |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Red/chrome rims. | Wire spoked. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 190 | 190 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0921 | 0.0921 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,180 | 2,180 |
| Overall width (mm) | 640 | 640 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 140 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.4 | 3.4 |