Ariel VB 600 (1947-58) vs Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory (2007)
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| Make: | Ariel | Aprilia |
| Model: | VB 600 | Tuono 1000 R Factory |
| Years: | 1947-58 | 2007 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.4 x 102.0 mm | 97 x 67.5mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 5.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Dry sump with separate oil reservoir. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooler. |
| Exhaust: | 1-into-1, Chrome | Two-into-two, Euro3 |
| Induction: | Carburetor, Amal monobloc 376/13 | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection, Ø57 mm throttle bodies. |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric |
| Max Power: | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm | 102 kW / 139 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed, Burman | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Gear Ratios: | (23T sprocket) 1st 12.6 / 2nd 8.0 / 3rd 6.0 / 4th 4.7:1 (21T sprocket) 1st 13.9 / 2nd 8.6 / 3rd 6.5 / 4th 5.2:1 (20T sprocket) 1st 14.5 / 2nd 8.8 / 3rd 6.8 / 4th 5.4:1 (19T sprocket) 1st 15.3 / 2nd 9.7 / 3rd 7.2 / 4th 5.7:1 (18T sprocket) 1st 16.2 / 2nd 10.0 / 3rd 7.6 / 4th 6.0:1 (17T sprocket) 1st 17.2 / 2nd 10.6 / 3rd 8.0 / 4th 6.4:1 | 1sr 34:15 / 2nd 31:19 / 3rd 26:20 / 4th 24:22 / 5th 24:25 / 6th 23:26 |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x Ø320mm floating discs, stainless steel, 4 piston calipers, Brembo Gold |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single Ø220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo Gold |
| Wheels: | Steel, laced wire spokes | Cast aluminium alloy |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in | Length: 2025 mm / 79.7 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm / 56 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal |