Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster

Year:
1948 – 57

Engine:
Four stroke, stroke, twin

Capacity:
498 cc / 30.4 cu in

Bore x Stroke:
56 x 86 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
7.5:1

Lubrication:
Dry sump

Exhaust:
2-into-2, Chrome

Induction:
Carburetor

Starting:
Kick

Max Power:
20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6500 rpm

Clutch:
Dry clutch

Transmission  :
Bruman 4-speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Frame:
Duplex loop

Front Suspension:
Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension:
Rigid, spring loaded saddle (as from 1957: swinging arm)

Wheels:
Steel, laced wire spokes

Front Rim :
3.00 x 20

Rear Rim :
3.50 x 19

Wheelbase :
1422 mm / 56 in

Dry Weight :
177 kg / 390 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
17 L / 4.5 US gal

Top Speed:
145 km/h / 90 mph

Colours:
Chrome and scarlet enamel

Source:
Bonhams