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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Ariel Red Hunter | ||
| | |photo=ariel-nh350-03.jpg | ||
|aka = KH500, KH 500, KH500 Red Hunter, KH 500 Red Hunter, VH500 Red Hunter, VH 500 Red Hunter, NH350 Red Hunter, NH 350 Red Hunter | |aka = KH500, KH 500, KH500 Red Hunter, KH 500 Red Hunter, VH500 Red Hunter, VH 500 Red Hunter, NH350 Red Hunter, NH 350 Red Hunter | ||
|manufacturer = Ariel | |manufacturer = Ariel |
Latest revision as of 21:49, 23 November 2019
Ariel Red Hunter | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | KH500, KH 500, KH500 Red Hunter, KH 500 Red Hunter, VH500 Red Hunter, VH 500 Red Hunter, NH350 Red Hunter, NH 350 Red Hunter |
Production | 1945 - 59 |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
Compression ratio | 6.2:1 (after 1957: 7.5:1) |
Top Speed | 117 km/h / 72.7 mph |
Ignition | Magneto/flywheel |
Battery | 6V |
Transmission | 4-Speed |
Frame | Semi-double cradle |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, hydraulic Rear: Plungers |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Weight | 159 kg / 350.5 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 11 L / 2.9 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 117 km/h / 72.7 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV. The engine featured a 6.2:1 (after 1957: 7.5:1) compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Dry, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, hydraulic while the rear was equipped with a Plungers. The NH350 Red Hunter was fitted with a 11 L / 2.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 159 kg / 350.5 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter
Make Model | Ariel NH 350 Red Hunter |
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Year | 1945 - 59 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
Displacement | 346 cc / 21.1 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 72 x 85 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 6.2:1 (after 1957: 7.5:1) |
Exhaust | 1-into-1 |
Induction | Carburetor |
Ignition | Magneto/flywheel |
Battery | 6V |
Starting | Kick start |
Max Power | 14.2 kW / 19.4 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Clutch | Dry, multiplate |
Transmission | 4-Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Gear Ratios | (20T sprocket) 1st 15.3 / 2nd 10.1 / 3rd 7.3 / 4th 5.7:1 (19T sprocket) 1st 16.1 / 2nd 10.6 / 3rd 7.7 / 4th 6.0:1 (18T sprocket) 1st 17.0 / 2nd 11.2 / 3rd 8.2 / 4th 6.4:1 (17T sprocket) 1st 18.0 / 2nd 11.9 / 3rd 8.7 / 4th 6.8:1 |
Frame | Semi-double cradle |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, hydraulic |
Rear Suspension | Plungers |
Front Brakes | Drum |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
Front Rim | 3.00 x 20 |
Rear Rim | 3.25 x 19 |
Dimensions | Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 640 mm / 25.2 in |
Dry Weight | 159 kg / 350.5 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 11 L / 2.9 US gal |
Top Speed | 117 km/h / 72.7 mph |