Ariel W/NG350 (1940-44)

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.

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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