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Ariel Square
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Constr. year |
1959 |
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Price |
not for sale |
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Engine |
4 cylinder |
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Engine position |
middle/rear |
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Cubic capacity (ccm) |
995 |
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Nominal power (PS) |
40 |
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Top Speed (km/h) |
150 |
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Car body |
sheet steel |
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Qty Produced |
unknown |
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Availability |
very bad |
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Availability of spares |
bad |
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Copyright |
Hua De Feng Ying Co.Ltd. |
 Ariel, like many of the pioneering motorcycle companies, was building bicycles before they started manufacturing motorcycles in 1902. Founded just outside Birmingham in Selly Oak, UK, by Charles Sangster, the company began producing single cylinder machines designed by Val Page. Page, along with Edward Turner and Bert Hopwood are considered three of Britain's greatest motorcycle designers. These 350cc and 500cc bikes were built until the late 50's and the best known of these was the VH500 Red Hunter. This air cooled, OHV, 2 valve bike produced 26 bhp and had a top speed of over 80 mph. In 1937, that was haulin ass!  By far the most famous machine produced by Ariel was the Square Four, a beautiful road bike putting out 45 hp and producing a top speed of over 100 mph. The engine was designed by Edward Turner who later joined with Triumph Motorcycles. The Square Four was a good looking machine and it was popular, but it was heavy and also expensive. After WWII it was redesigned with a lighter aluminum engine and eventually given telescoping front forks and rear suspension. The production run of the Square Four was from 1937 to 1958 with displacement ranging from 500cc to 600cc in the early days and eventually the largest engine topping out at 997cc. The combination has been nicely restored . » ask us  |
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