Piaggio MP3 500 Sport (2010-11) vs Ariel VB 600 (1947-58)
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| Make: | Piaggio | Ariel |
| Model: | MP3 500 Sport | VB 600 |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 1947-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve |
| Capacity: | 492 cc / 30 cub in. | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 94mm | 86.4 x 102.0 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 5.0:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7250 rpm | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT, Twist and go | 4-Speed, Burman |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 240mm discs, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 2x 120/70 -12 | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 -14 | 3.50 x 19 |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1422 mm / 56 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 gals | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal |