| Attribute | Harley-Davidson Model K 1952 × | Ariel 4F Square Four 600 1933 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1952 | 1933 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Ariel |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Model K | Ariel 4F Square Four 600 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Square four cylinder |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Linkert | Carburettor. Amal |
| Engine details | Flathead 45 degree engine | Double twin - square 4 cylinder arrangement |
| Displacement (cm³) | 743 | 601 |
| Power (kw) | 21.9 | 16.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 97 | 61 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Driveline | - | Burman gearbox |
| Compression | 6.0:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2 x 1-into-1 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | Spring girders |
| Rear suspension | Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Steel single downtube | Semi-cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Sole seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,385 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | 168 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.121 | 0.1 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 129 | 140 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 13.25 |