Ariel Leader
The Ariel Leader was a British motorcycle produced by Ariel Motorcycles between 1958 and 1965. A radical design, the Leader was fully enclosed with an integral windscreen and was the first British motorcycle to have optional flashing indicators. Ariel could not compete against Japanese imports and the last Ariel Leader was produced when the company closed in 1965.
| Manufacturer | Ariel Motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Production | 1958–65 |
| Successor | Ariel Arrow |
| Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in), two-stroke twin, alloy head |
| Bore / stroke | 54 mm × 54 mm (2.1 in × 2.1 in) |
| Top speed | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
| Power | 16 bhp (12 kW) at 6,400 rpm |
| Transmission | Four-speed, unit construction, fully enclosed half-inch pitch chain final drive |
| Suspension | (front) trailing link oil-damped (rear) swinging arm |
| Brakes | 6-inch (150 mm) front and rear drums |
| Tires | Front and rear tyre 3.25 x 16 in |
| Wheelbase | 51 inches (1,300 mm) |
| Seat height | 30 inches (760 mm) |
| Weight | 330 pounds (150 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2 imperial gallons (9.1 L; 2.4 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 80 miles per imperial gallon (3.5 L/100 km; 67 mpg‑US) maximum |
| Turning radius | 8 feet (2.4 m) |
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