| Attribute | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1933 × | Enfield Bullet 500 Military × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1933 | 2006 |
| Make | Ariel | Enfield |
| Model | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter | Enfield Bullet 500 Military |
| Category | Allround | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 497 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | 16.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 3.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 86.4 | 84 |
| Stroke (mm) | 85 | 90 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Driveline | Burman | - |
| Ignition | Flywheel | - |
| Clutch | Dry | Mulitiplate |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps | Dry sump |
| Compression | 6.0:1 | 5.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Grider forks | - |
| Rear suspension | 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 | - |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Seat | Single seat with springs | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric & kick |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 190 | 168 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0921 | 0.0958 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,180 | 2,110 |
| Overall width (mm) | 640 | 700 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 125 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.4 | - |