The Ariel W/NG 350 motorcycle was produced from 1940-44 with a total production of 35,540 units. It had a four-stroke single cylinder, OHV, 2-valve engine with a capacity of 348cc and a maximum power output of 12.7kW/17hp @ 5800rpm. The bike had a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive, along with a Grider front fork and a rigid, spring loaded saddle for suspension. The wheels were made of steel laced wire spokes with both front and rear rims measuring 3.25 x 19. The bike dimensions were 2130mm in length, 760mm in width and 1060mm in height. The dry weight was 169kg with a fuel capacity of 11.9L. The bike had a kick start with a 6V battery and used a dynamo coil ignition system with oil capacity of 2.3L. The lubrication system was a dry sump, with an oil tank and pump located under the saddle. The bike also featured a 1-into-1 exhaust system and carburetor induction.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Ariel W/NG 350
| Year | 1940 – 44 |
|---|---|
| Production | 35 540 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valves |
| Capacity | 348 cc / 21.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 85 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, oil tank and pump under saddle |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 4.8 US pt |
| Exhaust | 1-into-1 |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Dynamo, coil |
| Battery | 6V |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Max Power | 12.7 kW / 17 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed, Burman |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Grider front fork |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Rim | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Rim | 3.25 x 19 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2130 mm / 84 in Width: 760 mm / 30 in Height: 1060 mm / 42 in |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg / 373 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 L / 3.2 US gal |
| Source | Wikipedia |
