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ARIEL GOLDEN ARROW 1962

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ARIEL GOLDEN ARROW 1962 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELARIEL GOLDEN ARROW 1962
Year1962
Engine TypeTwin, two-stroke
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.19 cu in
Bore X Stroke54 x 54 mm / 2.1 x 2.1 in
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power11.7 kW / 16 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionCarburettor (Amal monobloc 375)
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel backbone
Front SuspensionTrailing link, oil-damped
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Front BrakesDrum, 152 mm / 6.0 in
Rear BrakesDrum, 152 mm / 6.0 in
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height762 mm / 30.0 in
Wheelbase1295 mm / 51.0 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 / 2.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption2.94 L/100 km / 80 mpg
Top Speed132 km/h / 82 mph
Ariel file

The sporting version of the Leader's two-stroke twin, dropping the enclosed bodywork for a more conventional open look in white and gold. Designed by Val Page, it combined a 250 cc twin with a pressed-steel backbone frame.