Ariel VB 600
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Make Model | Ariel VB 600 |
Year | 1947 - 58 |
Engine | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, side valve |
Capacity | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in |
Bore x Stroke | 86.4 x 102.0 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression Ratio | 5.0:1 |
Lubrication | Dry sump |
Exhaust | 1-into-1, Chrome |
Induction | Carburetor, Amal monobloc 376/13 |
Battery | 6V |
Starting | Kick start |
Max Power | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Clutch | Dry, multiplate |
Transmission | 4-Speed, Burman |
Final Drive | 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 |
Front Brakes | Drum |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
Front Tyre | 3.25 x 19 |
Rear Tyre | 3.50 x 19 |
Dimensions | Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in |
Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in |
Ground Clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
Wet Weight | 166 kg / 365 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal |