| MODEL | BSA ARIEL 3 1969 |
| Year | 1969 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 2-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 50 cc / 3.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | — |
| Compression Ratio | 7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled with fan |
| Max Power | 1.3 kW / 1.7 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Bosch flywheel magneto |
| Induction | Encarwi S8 carburettor |
| Start System | Pedal |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | Automatic |
| Clutch | Plate type, automatic |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel pressing with torsion bars connecting the rear hinging unit |
| Front Suspension | Single sided tubular fork, suspension by rubber in compression |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2 x 12 in |
| Rear Tyre | 2 x 12 in |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.8 Litres |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Ariel 3 was a small, tilting three-wheeled commuter with a 50 cc two-stroke and automatic transmission, sold in BSA's range. It used a pressed-steel frame and tiny 12-inch wheels. It was a short-lived and unusual experiment in urban transport.
