Ariel Square Four 500: history, specs, pictures
Ariel Square Four 500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | 4F Square Four 500 |
Production | 1931 |
Engine | square four cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 51.0mm x 61.0mm |
Top Speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
Fuel System | carburetor. amal |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: spring girders Rear: rigid |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.25-19 |
Wheelbase | 54.53 inches (1385 mm) |
Length | 82.68 inches (2100 mm) |
Weight | 425.49 pounds (193.0 Kg) (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 3.5 Gallon (13.25 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ariel 4F Square Four 500 was a square four cylinder standard produced by Ariel in 1931. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h).
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled square four cylinder. A 51.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a spring girders while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The 4F Square Four 500 was fitted with a 3.5 Gallon (13.25 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 425.49 pounds (193.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.53 inches (1385 mm) long.