c1949 Ariel Red Hunter 500cc Single Motorcycle
Sold: $13,250
Specifications
| Engine | Single cylinder,500cc OHV |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-Speed manual |
| Colour | Red |
| Trim | Black |
Description
The Ariel Red Hunter was the name used for a range of Ariel Single-Cylinder Motorcycles.
Val Page was responsible in 1932 for its design. The Red Hunter was a success and formed the backbone of the company, this success enabled Ariel to purchase Triumph.
The 500 could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 10.9 seconds, when production was recommenced after the Second World War, telescopic forks and an alloy cylinder head were added.
The following year could be ordered with the optional Anstey Link plunger rear suspension, the primary drive used a single-row chain, with a spring-type shock absorber built into the crankshaft sprocket to reduce abruptness and consequent stretch on the chain, always a concern. A dry clutch passed power through a four-speed Burman gearbox.
The frame was pre-war in style, with a single down tube from the steering head, connecting with two tubes that cradled the engine. After World War II, the Red Hunter became Ariel`s best-selling motorcycle.
with numerous successes in trials as well as scrambles and road-racing.
The most famous Ariel racer was Sammy Miller who rode a 500 Trials Mount Red Hunter to countless wins through the 1960s.
