Ariel KH 500 Fieldmaster (1948-57) vs Ariel HT5 500 (1956-59)
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| Make: | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model: | KH 500 Fieldmaster | HT5 500 |
| Years: | 1948-57 | 1956-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, stroke, twin | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Exhaust: | 2-into-2, Chrome | 1-into-1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor | Carburetor |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6500 rpm | 18.6 kW / 25 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | Bruman 4-speed | 4-Speed, Burman |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle (as from 1957: swinging arm) | Swing arm, hydraulic dampers |
| Wheels: | Steel, laced wire spokes | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Rim: | 3.00 x 20 | 2.75 x 21 in |
| Rear Rim: | 3.50 x 19 | 4.00 x 19 in |
| Dry Weight: | 177 kg / 390 lbs | 132 kg / 291 lbs |