Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 (1961-62)

The Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 was a two-stroke, parallel twin motorcycle produced from 1961 to 1962. It had a capacity of 247cc and a max power of 20hp at 6500 rpm. The bike had a multi-plate clutch, 4-speed transmission, and chain final drive. It featured a trailing link fork front suspension and swing arm, twin shock absorber/damper rear suspension. The bike had drum brakes on the front and rear, with a 6 in leading shoe. It had steel, laced wire spoke wheels with a 3.25 x 16 front and rear rim, and white wall tires. The bike had a wheelbase of 1300mm and a seat height of 760mm. Its dry weight was 132 kg, and its fuel capacity was 13.6 liters. The bike had an average consumption of 3.5L/100 km and could reach a top speed of 126km/h. Terry Stokes of Sump Magazine reviewed the bike and provided positive extracts about its handling and acceleration.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250

Year: 1961 – 62

Engine: Two stroke, parallel twin

Capacity: 247 cc / 15.1 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 10:1

Fuel/Oil mix: 50:1

Exhaust: 2-into-2

Induction: 1-1/16 in Amal 376 carburettor

Ignition: Coil

Alternator / Generator: Lucas

Battery: 6V

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 14.9 kW / 20 hp 2 6500 rpm

Clutch: Multi plate

Transmission: 4-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Trailing link fork

Rear Suspension: Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers

Front Brakes: Drum, 6 in, leading shoe

Rear Brakes: Drum, 6 in, leading shoe

Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes

Front Rim: 3.25 x 16

Rear Rim: 3.25 x 16

Front Tyre: White wall

Rear Tyre: White wall

Wheelbase: 1300 mm / 51 in

Seat Height: 760 mm / 30 in

Turning Radius: 2.4 m / 8 ft

Dry Weight: 132 kg / 290 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal

Average Consumption: 3.5 L/100 km / 28.6 km/l / 67 US mpg

Top Speed: 126 km/h / 78 mph

Review: Extracts from Terry Stokes, Sump Magazine