Ardie BD201: history, specs, pictures

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Ardie BD201
Manufacturer Ardie
Also called BD 201
Production 1954 - 1956
Engine single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 64.0mm x 61.0mm
Horse Power 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 5900RPM
Fuel system carburettor
Ignition type magneto
Battery 6.9:1
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: hydraulic telescopic
Rear: twin shock
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3-19
Rear Tire 3-19
Dimensions L 79.92 inches (2030 mm)
W 26.38 inches (670 mm)
H 38.58 inches (980 mm)
Weight 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg)
Fuel capacity 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Ardie BD201 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Ardie between 1954 and 1956. Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 5900 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 194.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3-19 front tire and a 3-19 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 hydraulic telescopic while the rear was equipped with a twin shock. The BD201 was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg).