Ariel Huntmaster
In 1944 the firm was sold to BSA. After the sale, Ariel built two types of twins, the softly-tuned 500cc KH, which debuted in 1949 selling poorly, and the more powerful and successful Huntmaster which was powered by a modified version of the 650cc engine from BSA's A10. The Huntmaster however was it's own bike with a completely different frame from the A10. The Huntmaster was particularly popular with sidecar fanatics in the late 1950s.
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| Ariel Huntmaster | |
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| Also called | FH650, FH 650, KH500 Huntmaster, KH 500 Huntmaster, FH650 Huntmaster, FH 650 Huntmaster, FH650 Huntmaster Twin, FH 650 Huntmaster Twin |
| Production | 1950 - 1958 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 70.0mm x 84.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 92 mph (148 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 5600RPM |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork, hydraulic Rear: dual coil springs |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Wheelbase | 55.98 inches (1422 mm) |
| Length | 85.98 inches (2184 mm) |
| Width | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.98 inches (787 mm) |
| Weight | 399.04 pounds (181.0 Kg) (dry), 186.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.61 Gallon (2.30 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.10 liters/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Ariel FH650 Huntmaster Twin was a twin, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1950 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 92 mph (148 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 34.2 HP (25.5 KW) @ 5600 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 84.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 646.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.50-19 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 telescopic fork, hydraulic while the rear was equipped with a dual coil springs. The FH650 Huntmaster Twin was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 399.04 pounds (181.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.98 inches (1422 mm) long.
1950 Ariel Huntmaster[edit | edit source]
In 1944, after being sold to BSA, Ariel built the 500cc KH, which made its entrance in 1949 and the popular Huntmaster, powered by a slightly different version of the 650cc engine taken from BSA's A10. The Huntmaster had a great success because of its sidecar, which was added in 1950.