BSA Ariel 3 (1969)

The BSA Ariel 3 is a 1969 motorcycle equipped with a single cylinder, 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 50cc/3.0 cub in. The cooling system is Ari cooled with a fan and compression ratio is 7:1. The motorcycle uses an Encarwi S8 carburetor and a mixture of 24:1. Ignition is powered by a Bosch flywheel magneto and starting is done by pedal. Maximum power output is 1.3 kW/1.7 hp at 5500 rpm. The clutch is a plate type automatic and the motorcycle uses an automatic transmission with a final drive of a belt. The frame is a steel pressing with torsion bars that connect the rear hinging unit. The front suspension is a single-sided tubular fork and uses rubber in compression for suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes, and the wheels are 3 x 12 in. and interchangeable. The front and rear rims are both pressed steel, with the front tire being 2 x 12 in. and the rear tires being 2 x 12 in. The fuel capacity is 2.8 L/6 US pints, and the motorcycle comes in blue, orange, and olive green colors.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: BSA Ariel 3

Year: 1969

Engine: Single cylinder, 2-stroke

Capacity: 50 cc / 3.0 cub in.

Cooling System: Ari colled with fan

Compression Ratio: 7:1

Carburetor: Encarwi S8

Mixture: 24:1

Ignition: Bosch flywheel magneto

Starting: Pedal

Max Power: 1.3 kW / 1.7 hp @ 5500 rpm

Clutch: Plate type automatic

Transmission: Automatic

Final Drive: Belt

Frame: Steel pressing with torsion bars connecting the rear hinging unit

Front Suspension: Single sided tubular fork, suspension provided by rubber in compression

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: One drum

Wheels: 3 x 12 in., interchangeable

Front Rim: Pressed steel

Rear Rim: Pressed steel

Front Tyre: 2 x 12 in

Rear Tyres: 2 x 12 in

Fuel Capacity: 2.8 L / 6 US pints

Colours: Blue, Orange, Olive green

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