Ariel SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Ariel Leader 4 Prototype

Year:
1962

Production:
Never reached full production

Engine:
Four stroke, four horisontal cylinders on the left with in-line
crankshaft, OHV

Capacity:
696 cc / 42.5 cu in

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Lubrication:
Wet sump

Exhaust:
4-into-1

Induction:
Single Zenith carburetor

Ignition :
Coil

Starting:
Electric

Max Power:
18.6 kW / 25 hp

Clutch:
Morris Minor car clutch, syncro-mesh gearbox

Transmission  :
4-Speed

Final Drive:
Shaft

Frame:
Pressed steel frame with leg shields

Wheels:
Steel, laced wire spokes

Front Rim :
3.25 x 17

Rear Rim :
4.00 x 16

Front Brakes:
Drum

Rear Brakes:
Drum

Wheelbase :
1448 mm / 57 in

Source:

National Motorcycle Museum, UK