Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250

Year:
1961 – 62

Engine:
Two stroke, parallel twin

Capacity:
247 cc / 15.1 cu in

Bore x Stroke:
54 x 54 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
10:1

Fuel/Oil mix:
50:1

Exhaust:
2-into-2

Induction:
1-1/16 in Amal 376 carburettor

Ignition :
Coil

Alternator / Generator:
Lucas

Battery:
6V

Starting:
Kick

Max Power:
14.9 kW / 20 hp 2 6500 rpm

Clutch:
Multi plate

Transmission  :
4-Speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Front Suspension:
Trailing link fork

Rear Suspension:
Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers

Front Brakes:
Drum, 6 in, leading shoe

Rear Brakes:
Drum, 6 in, leading shoe

Wheels:
Steel, laced wire spokes

Front Rim :
3.25 x 16

Rear Rim :
3.25 x 16

Front Tyre:
White wall

Rear Tyre:
White wall

Wheelbase :
1300 mm / 51 in

Seat Height:
760 mm / 30 in

Turning Radius:
2.4 m / 8 ft

Dry Weight :
132 kg / 290 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
13.6 L / 3.6 US gal

Average Consumption :
3.5 L/100 km / 28.6 km/l / 67 US mpg

Top Speed:
126 km/h / 78 mph

Review:
Extracts from Terry Stokes,
Sump
Magazine