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1898 Ariel Tricycle |
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The Ariel Tricycle was a single seater
that initially had a 2.25hp De Dion
engine mounted behind the rear axle.
This however caused a tail heavy vehicle
that would topple backwards in certain
situations and so the rear frame was
extended so that the engine could sit
forward of the rear axle. You will notice
in this photo that the tricycle has
a cylindrical tank behind the seat.
This was a form of water cooling that
would circulate water around a cast
water passage that sat on top of the
engine. The vehicles proved to be very
popular but eventually lost favour for
the inability to carry passengers. This
picture was kindly provided by www.3wheelers.com. |
1908 Ariel 3 hp, 325cc |
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Ariel 3.5 hp |
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Production - 1913
Engine - 499cc, single-cylinder
side-valve four-stroke
Bore and Stroke - 85 x 88 mm
Transmission - direct belt drive
Top Speed - 55mph
This is one of a range of the three
and a half horsepower machines first
introduced under the Ariel name in
1912 by Components Limited. Featuring
the T Head White and Poppe engine
made these machines competitive in
various Motorcycle Trials as well
as the ultimate shop window test for
consumers of the day, the Isle of
Man TT.
More Ariel
3 1/2hp information.
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1915 Ariel V-twin, 700cc |
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| 1926 Ariel Model D |
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1927 Ariel A, 557cc |
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1928 Ariel A 5,5HP, 557cc |
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| 1929 Ariel 250 Racer |
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| 1929 Ariel 249cc Twinport Sports |
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1930 Ariel B, 550cc |
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1931 Ariel SG, 500cc |
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1931 Ariel VF31, 500cc |
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| 1932 Ariel MB32 |
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1933 Ariel Square Four Race, 500cc |
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More
Ariel Square Four info..
Ariel
Square Four gallery |
1935 Ariel VH |
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| 1937 Ariel LG 250 |
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250 twin port Ariel single |
1937 Ariel Red Hunter - Model NH,
350 cc |
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Engine - four-stroke single ohv
Capacity - 350cc
Gears - 4 (foot)
Ariel
Red Hunter gallery |
1940 Ariel 350cc W/NG |
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1942 Ariel WNG Miltary Motorcycle
350cc OHV |
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Picture kindly provided by - www.roncobb.com |
1947 Ariel 500 |
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| 1947 Ariel VB |
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1947 Ariel VB 600cc side valve
single fitted with a double adult
Viceroy Sidecar.
The sidecar is believed to be
a Viceroy as supplied by George
Clark Motorcycles, these sidecars
were more usually found fitted to
the Panther 600/650 models.
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| 1950 Ariel NG Deluxe |
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500cc. |
1953 Ariel NH
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Ariel singles tend to been a
little overshadowed by the likes
of Norton, BSA and Velocette, but
they offer a serious alternative
having produced some excellent competition
mounts in the past.
Image provided by www.classic-auctions.com.
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| 1954 Ariel Colt |
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200cc.
Ariel
Colt gallery |
| 1954 Ariel Huntmaster |
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This motorcycle is a hybrid composing
of an Ariel 1954 Huntmaster frame,
an unknown vintage Ariel 650cc Huntmaster
engine coupled to a 4 speed Burman
gearbox. You will see from the photos
that the front end has Norton Roadholder
forks with a Lockheed disc brake,
whilst the tank and ‘Goldie’
exhausts are pure BSA, with a Royal
Enfield seat.
Ariel
Huntmaster gallery |
| 1955 Ariel Combination |
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600cc. |
1955 Ariel Scrambler Special
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This machine appears to have
had somewhat of a star studded past
- the owner advises that this machine
has featured in a Rimmel Cosmetics
advert with Kate Moss, and that
the engine has been worked upon
by Ray Petty.
Image provided by www.classic-auctions.com.
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1955 Ariel 350cc |
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| 1956 Ariel HS Scrambler |
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1957 Ariel NH350 |
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| 1957 Ariel NH |
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| 1957 Ariel NH |
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Image supplied by www.andybuysbikes.com |
| 1957 Ariel Leader |
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Ariel
Leader.
Ariel
Leader gallery |
1958 Ariel HT3, 348cc |
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1958 Ariel Twin Cyclone HC8, 650cc |
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| 1958 Ariel Cyclone |
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| 1965 Ariel Pixie |
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The Pixie was a (doomed) attempt
by Ariel to succeed in the small bike
market in which Honda was starting
to dominate. The engine is a 50cc
version of the BSA Beagle engine.
The owners handbook claims 3.8 bhp,
which is most inpressive for a 50cc
four stroke. |
1970 Ariel 3 Tricycle |
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1971 Ariel 3 |
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In 1970 and now owned by the B.S.A
group (since 1944), the Ariel name was
used once more for a 50cc 2-stroke moped
that was launched. The "Ariel 3" was
a 3-wheeler not only different to other
mopeds at the time for having 3-wheels
but it was also a tilting vehicle. The
front half of the moped was hinged and
so the vehicle would tilt into corners
whilst keeping all 3-wheels on the ground.
Production of the Ariel 3 was short
and the moped was dropped along with
the Ariel name shortly afterwards. This
picture was kindly provided by www.3wheelers.com. |
Ariel HT Trials
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The HT trials Ariel is a model well
remembered by trials enthusiasts due
in no small part to the exploits of
Sammy Miller and his abilities both
to ride and develop his mount in the
face of stiff competition from the
increasing number of lighter weight
machines which coming into their own
in the early sixties. It was produced
in both 350 and 500 forms and is much
sought after today by pre 65 trials
enthusiasts.
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