Ariel FH 650 Huntsmaster (Solo) (1954-58) vs Ariel LH 200 Colt (1954-59)
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| Make: | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model: | FH 650 Huntsmaster (Solo) | LH 200 Colt |
| Years: | 1954-58 | 1954-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, twin, OHV | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valve |
| Capacity: | 648 cc / 39.5 cu in | 197 cc / 12 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 84 mm | 60 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.5:1 or 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Exhaust: | Twin, chrome | 1-into-1, Chrome |
| Induction: | Carburetor, Amal 376/12 | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Magneto | Battery/coil |
| Starting: | Kick starting | Kick start |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 100 pitches | Chain |
| Frame: | Swinging arm frame with front duplex down tubes | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic control | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | 2 x Flexible coil springs | Plungers |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 7 in | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Wheels: | Steel, laced wire spokes | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Rim: | 3.25 x 19 | 2.75 x 19 |
| Rear Rim: | 3.5 x 19 | 2.75 x 19 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in | Length: 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width: 640 mm / 25.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 181 kg / 400 lbs | 123 kg / 271 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal | 11 L / 2.9 US gal |
| Average Consumption: | 5.1 L/100 km 19.5 km/l / 46 US mpg | 3.5 L/100 km / 28.3 km/l / 66.6 US mpg |
| Top Speed: | 161 km/h / 100 mph | 100 km/h / 62 mph |