| MODEL | ARIEL KH 500 RED HUNTER 1953 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Engine Type | Twin cylinder, four-stroke, OHV |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498 cc / 30.39 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 86 mm / 2.20 x 3.39 in |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Expanding brake (drum) |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding brake (drum) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2184 mm / 86 in |
| Overall Width | 685 mm / 27 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31 in |
| Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in |
| Ground Clearance | 139 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 177 kg / 390.2 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-20 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.04 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph |
The KH 500 Red Hunter was the 498 cc parallel-twin version of the Red Hunter, giving smoother and stronger running than the Red Hunter singles. It used an overhead-valve air-cooled engine, a four-speed gearbox and chain drive in a sporting chassis.
