Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter (1932-59) vs Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX (1991-93) vs Triumph Thunderbird Commander (2017-18)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ariel | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model: | VH 500 Red Hunter | EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX | Thunderbird Commander |
| Years: | 1932-59 | 1991-93 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. |
| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86.4 x 85 mm (after 1936: 81.8 x 95) | 62 x 41.2 mm | 107.1 x 94.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Carburetor, large bore down draught Amal | Carburetor | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle |
| Ignition: | Magnet/flywheel | CDI | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management system |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 6000 rpm | 33 hp / 24.6kW @ 12500 rpm | 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Toothed belt |
| Front Suspension: | Grider front forks | Telescopic forks | Showa 47mm forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, springloaded saddle (after 1954: dual shocks) | Dual shocks | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14.8 L / 3.9 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal / 4.8 Imp gal |