Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster (1954-58)

The Ariel FH650 Huntsmaster (Solo) was a motorcycle produced from 1954-58. It had a four-stroke, twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 648 cc / 39.5 cu in and a compression ratio of either 6.5:1 or 7.5:1. The lubrication system was dry sump with a dual pump and the ignition was via a magneto. The transmission had four speeds and the final drive was via chain, 100 pitches. The frame was a swinging arm frame with front duplex down tubes and the front suspension was a telescopic fork with hydraulic control. The rear suspension included two flexible coil springs. The motorcycle had front and rear drum brakes and steel, laced wire-spoked wheels with a fuel capacity of 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal. It had a top speed of 161 km/h / 100 mph and average consumption of 5.1 L/100 km 19.5 km/l / 46 US mpg. The length was 2184 mm / 86 in and the width was 686 mm / 27 in. The wheelbase was 1422 mm / 56 in and the ground clearance was 140 mm / 5.5 in. The dry weight was 181 kg / 400 lbs and the seat height was 787 mm / 31 in. Photos of the motorcycle are available on NZ Classic Motorcycles.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ariel FH 650 Huntsmaster (Solo)

Year: 1954 – 58


Engine: Four stroke, twin, OHV
Capacity: 648 cc / 39.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 84 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1 or 7.5:1
Lubrication: Dry sump, dual pump
Oil Capacity: 2.3 L / 4.8 US pt
Exhaust: Twin, chrome
Induction: Carburetor, Amal 376/12
Ignition: Magneto
Spark Plug: Champion L10S
Starting: Kick starting
Transmission: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 100 pitches
Gear Ratio: 1st 12.01 / 2nd 7.71 / 3rd 5.93 / 4th 4.53:1

Frame: Swinging arm frame with front duplex down tubes
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic control
Rear Suspension: 2 x Flexible coil springs
Front Brakes: Drum, 7 in
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Rim: 3.25 x 19
Rear Rim: 3.5 x 19
Dimensions: Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in
Wheelbase: 1422 mm / 56 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Seat Height: 787 mm / 31 in
Dry Weight: 181 kg / 400 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 L / 5.4 US gal
Average Consumption: 5.1 L/100 km 19.5 km/l / 46 US mpg
Top Speed: 161 km/h / 100 mph
Review: Some photos from NZ Classic Motorcycles

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