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ARIEL ARROW 1959

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ARIEL ARROW 1959 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELARIEL ARROW 1959
Year1959
Engine TypeTwin, two-stroke
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.19 cu in
Bore X Stroke54.0 x 54.0 mm / 2.1 x 2.1 in
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power11.7 kW / 16 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionAmal Monobloc 375 carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel backbone
Front SuspensionTrailing link, oil-damped
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Front BrakesDrum, 152 mm / 6 in
Rear BrakesDrum, 152 mm / 6 in
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height762 mm / 30 in
Wheelbase1295 mm / 51 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight150 kg / 330.7 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-16
Rear Tyre3.25-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity9 Litres / 2.38 US gal
Fuel Consumption2.94 L/100 km / 80 mpg
Top Speed132 km/h / 82 mph
Ariel file

The Arrow was the sportier sibling of the pressed-steel Leader, a 250 cc two-stroke twin on a similar backbone frame but with exposed mechanicals. It was designed by Val Page and offered in white and gold.