The BSA Ariel 3 is a 1969 motorcycle equipped with a single cylinder, 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 50cc/3.0 cub in. The cooling system is Ari cooled with a fan and compression ratio is 7:1. The motorcycle uses an Encarwi S8 carburetor and a mixture of 24:1. Ignition is powered by a Bosch flywheel magneto and starting is done by pedal. Maximum power output is 1.3 kW/1.7 hp at 5500 rpm. The clutch is a plate type automatic and the motorcycle uses an automatic transmission with a final drive of a belt. The frame is a steel pressing with torsion bars that connect the rear hinging unit. The front suspension is a single-sided tubular fork and uses rubber in compression for suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes, and the wheels are 3 x 12 in. and interchangeable. The front and rear rims are both pressed steel, with the front tire being 2 x 12 in. and the rear tires being 2 x 12 in. The fuel capacity is 2.8 L/6 US pints, and the motorcycle comes in blue, orange, and olive green colors.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: BSA Ariel 3
| Year | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, 2-stroke |
| Capacity | 50 cc / 3.0 cub in. |
| Cooling System | Ari colled with fan |
| Compression Ratio | 7:1 |
| Carburetor | Encarwi S8 |
| Mixture | 24:1 |
| Ignition | Bosch flywheel magneto |
| Starting | Pedal |
| Max Power | 1.3 kW / 1.7 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch | Plate type automatic |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Frame | Steel pressing with torsion bars connecting the rear hinging unit |
| Front Suspension | Single sided tubular fork, suspension provided by rubber in compression |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | One drum |
| Wheels | 3 x 12 in., interchangeable |
| Front Rim | Pressed steel |
| Rear Rim | Pressed steel |
| Front Tyre | 2 x 12 in |
| Rear Tyres | 2 x 12 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.8 L / 6 US pints |
| Colours | Blue, Orange, Olive green |
| Source | Globalnet |
