Ariel VB 600 (1947-58)

The Ariel VB 600 is a four-stroke, single cylinder, side valve motorcycle produced from 1947-58 with a 598cc capacity engine, 1-into-1 chrome exhaust, and Amal monobloc 376/13 carburetor. It has a dry sump lubrication system, kick start, and a maximum power of 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp at 4400 rpm. The clutch is dry and multiplate, with a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. The gear ratios vary based on the sprocket size. Both front and rear brakes are drum, and the motorcycle has steel wheels with laced wire spokes and 3.25 x 19 front and 3.50 x 19 rear tires. Its dimensions are 2184 mm in length, 686 mm in width, and with a wheelbase of 1422 mm and ground clearance of 127 mm. The wet weight of the Ariel VB 600 is 166 kg with a fuel capacity of 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ariel VB 600

Year: 1947 – 58
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve
Capacity: 598 cc / 36.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 86.4 x 102.0 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 5.0:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: 1-into-1, Chrome
Induction: Carburetor, Amal monobloc 376/13
Battery: 6V
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm
Clutch: Dry, multiplate
Transmission: 4-Speed, Burman
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratios: (23T sprocket) 1st 12.6 / 2nd 8.0 / 3rd 6.0 / 4th 4.7:1 (21T sprocket) 1st 13.9 / 2nd 8.6 / 3rd 6.5 / 4th 5.2:1 (20T sprocket) 1st 14.5 / 2nd 8.8 / 3rd 6.8 / 4th 5.4:1 (19T sprocket) 1st 15.3 / 2nd 9.7 / 3rd 7.2 / 4th 5.7:1 (18T sprocket) 1st 16.2 / 2nd 10.0 / 3rd 7.6 / 4th 6.0:1 (17T sprocket) 1st 17.2 / 2nd 10.6 / 3rd 8.0 / 4th 6.4:1
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Tyre: 3.25 x 19
Rear Tyre: 3.50 x 19
Dimensions: Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in
Wheelbase: 1422 mm / 56 in
Ground Clearance: 127 mm / 5.0 in
Wet Weight: 166 kg / 365 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal