Ariel VB 600 (1947-58)
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| Make: | Ariel |
| Model: | VB 600 |
| Years: | 1947-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve |
| Capacity: | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.4 x 102.0 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 5.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump |
| Exhaust: | 1-into-1, Chrome |
| Induction: | Carburetor, Amal monobloc 376/13 |
| Battery: | 6V |
| Starting: | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed, Burman |
| Final Drive: | Chain |
| Gear Ratios: | (23T sprocket) 1st 12.6 / 2nd 8.0 / 3rd 6.0 / 4th 4.7:1 (21T sprocket) 1st 13.9 / 2nd 8.6 / 3rd 6.5 / 4th 5.2:1 (20T sprocket) 1st 14.5 / 2nd 8.8 / 3rd 6.8 / 4th 5.4:1 (19T sprocket) 1st 15.3 / 2nd 9.7 / 3rd 7.2 / 4th 5.7:1 (18T sprocket) 1st 16.2 / 2nd 10.0 / 3rd 7.6 / 4th 6.0:1 (17T sprocket) 1st 17.2 / 2nd 10.6 / 3rd 8.0 / 4th 6.4:1 |
| Front Brakes: | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum |
| Wheels: | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm / 56 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Wet Weight: | 166 kg / 365 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal |