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ARIEL 2.25 HP 1903

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ARIEL 2.25 HP 1903 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELARIEL 2.25 HP 1903
Year1903
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke, sidevalve
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.19 cu in
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power1.6 kW / 2.3 hp
Max Torque—
IgnitionMagneto
InductionCarburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box—
Clutch—
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front BrakesExpanding (drum)
Rear Brakes—
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Ariel file

A sidevalve single of about 250 cc that continued the early belt-driven Ariel formula with magneto ignition. Output was modest, suited to the lightly built frames of the period.