Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter (1932-59) vs Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX (1991-93)
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| Make: | Ariel | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VH 500 Red Hunter | EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX |
| Years: | 1932-59 | 1991-93 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.4 x 85 mm (after 1936: 81.8 x 95) | 62 x 41.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.0:1 (after 1954: 6.8:1) | 12.4:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor, large bore down draught Amal | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Magnet/flywheel | CDI |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric |
| Max Power: | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 6000 rpm | 33 hp / 24.6kW @ 12500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Grider front forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, springloaded saddle (after 1954: dual shocks) | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.8 L / 3.9 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 140 km/h / 87 mph | 139.8 km/h |