Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958
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The 1947 Ariel VB 600 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 598cc, single cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 15 HP (11.2 Kw) at 4400 rpm. The key features for this post-war machine would be the laced wheels, a dual seat, plunger shocks as a rear suspension, a telescopic front fork, an analogue instrument cluster, a wide handlebar, full fenders, a large headlight and a drum braking system.
ARIEL VB 600 1947-1958
ARIEL VB 600 600
| engine specs | Type: | Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder | Displacement: | 598 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.4x4.0 in OR 86 mm | Compression Ratio: | 5.0:1 | Horsepower: | 15/4400 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Amal carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed | Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Full cradle | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 86 in OR 2184 mm | Overall Width: | 27 in OR 686 mm | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | 56 in OR 1422 mm | Ground Clearance: | 5 in OR 127 mm | Weight: | 392 lbs OR 178 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.25 x 19 | Rear: | 3.50 x 19 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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