| MODEL | ARIEL LH 200 COLT 1958 |
| Year | 1958 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke, OHV |
| Displacement / Capacity | 197 cc / 12.02 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60.0 x 70.0 mm / 2.4 x 2.8 in |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 7.3 kW / 10 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Battery/coil |
| Induction | Amal Monobloc carburettor with air cleaner |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Double gear pump |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Two-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Plungers |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2030 mm / 79.9 in |
| Overall Width | 640 mm / 25.2 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 123 kg / 271.2 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.91 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.50 L/100 km / 67.2 mpg |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h / 62.1 mph |
The LH Colt is Ariel's 200 cc overhead-valve single, a light everyday commuter with plunger rear suspension and telescopic forks. It makes about 10 hp and was sold as a cheap, economical machine.
