Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter (1932-59)
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| Make: | Ariel |
| Model: | VH 500 Red Hunter |
| Years: | 1932-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valves |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.4 x 85 mm (after 1936: 81.8 x 95) |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.0:1 (after 1954: 6.8:1) |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps |
| Oil Capacity: | 3.4 L / 0.9 US gal |
| Exhaust: | High-set dual port exhaust |
| Induction: | Carburetor, large bore down draught Amal |
| Ignition: | Magnet/flywheel |
| Battery: | 6V |
| Starting: | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain |
| Frame: | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Grider front forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, springloaded saddle (after 1954: dual shocks) |
| Front Brakes: | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum |
| Wheels: | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Rim: | 3.00 x 20 |
| Rear Rim: | 3.25 x 19 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 640 mm / 25.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 190 kg / 418 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.8 L / 3.9 US gal |
| Braking 25 mph / 40 km/h - 0: | 7.3 m / 24 ft |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph / 97 km/h: | 10.9 sec |
| Top Speed: | 140 km/h / 87 mph |
| Colours: | Chrome and red with gold linings |