| MODEL | ARIEL VB 600 1949 |
| Year | 1949 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke, sidevalve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 598 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 86.4 x 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 11.6 kW @ 4400 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 |
| Overall Width | 685 mm |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1422 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 127 mm |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 166 kg |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 Litres |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The VB 600 was a large sidevalve single in the Ariel range, with a 598 cc engine, four-speed gearbox and chain drive. It stayed in production through the 1950s, in 1955 gaining a higher compression ratio and a little more power.
