The Ariel HT5 500 Trials motorcycle was produced between 1956 and 1959. It has an air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHV engine with a capacity of 497 cc. It has a maximum power of 18.6 kW / 25 hp at 6000 rpm and is equipped with a 4-speed Burman transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension consists of a telescopic fork while the rear is a swing arm with hydraulic dampers. The front and rear brakes are drums and the wheels are made of steel with laced wire spokes. The front rim is a 2.75 x 21 in and the rear is a 4.00 x 19 in. It has a ground clearance of 220 mm / 8.7 in and a dry weight of 132 kg / 291 lbs. Overall, the Ariel HT5 500 Trials is a classic motorcycle with a powerful engine and sturdy build.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ariel HT5 500
| Year | 1956 – 59 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Exhaust | 1-into-1 |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 18.6 kW / 25 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed, Burman |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, hydraulic dampers |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Rim | 2.75 x 21 in |
| Rear Rim | 4.00 x 19 in |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
