Ariel Leader

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Name	Ariel Leader
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Manufacturer	Ariel Motorcycles Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-02
Engine	249 cc (15.2 cu in), two-stroke twin , alloy head [ 1 ] Source
Power	16 bhp (12 kW) at 6,400 rpm [ 1 ] Source
Brakes	6-inch (150 mm) front and rear drums [ 1 ] Source
Specifications	seat height: 30 inches (760 mm) Source
Transmission	Four-speed, unit construction, fully enclosed half-inch pitch chain final drive Source
Weight	330 pounds (150 kg) [ note 1 ] ( dry ) Source
Seat Height	30 inches (760 mm) Source
Wheelbase	51 inches (1,300 mm) Source
Fuel Tank	2 imperial gallons (9.1 L; 2.4 US gal) Source
Suspension	(front) trailing link oil-damped (rear) swinging arm Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 51 inches (1,300 mm); Seat height: 30 inches (760 mm) Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Ariel Leader	Engine	249 cc (15.2 cu in), two-stroke twin , alloy head [ 1 ]	Source
Ariel Leader	Power	16 bhp (12 kW) at 6,400 rpm [ 1 ]	Source
Ariel Leader	Transmission	Four-speed, unit construction, fully enclosed half-inch pitch chain final drive	Source
Ariel Leader	Suspension	(front) trailing link oil-damped (rear) swinging arm	Source
Ariel Leader	Brakes	6-inch (150 mm) front and rear drums [ 1 ]	Source
Ariel Leader	Tires	Front and rear tyre 3.25 x 16 in	Source
Ariel Leader	Wheelbase	51 inches (1,300 mm)	Source
Ariel Leader	Seat height	30 inches (760 mm)	Source
Ariel Leader	Weight	330 pounds (150 kg) [ note 1 ] ( dry )	Source
Ariel Leader	Fuel capacity	2 imperial gallons (9.1 L; 2.4 US gal)	Source
Ariel Leader	Fuel consumption	80 miles per imperial gallon (3.5 L/100 km; 67 mpg ‑ US ) maximum [ citation needed ]	Source

Manufacturer	Ariel Motorcycles
Production	1958–65
Successor	Ariel Arrow
Engine	249 cc (15.2 cu in), two-stroke twin , alloy head [ 1 ]
Bore / stroke	54 mm × 54 mm (2.1 in × 2.1 in) [ 1 ]
Top speed	68 mph (109 km/h) [ 2 ]
Power	16 bhp (12 kW) at 6,400 rpm [ 1 ]
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 [ 1 ]
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) [ note 1 ] ( 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 [ citation needed ]
Turning radius	8 feet (2.4 m)

Manufacturer	Ariel Motorcycles
Last sourced	2026-11-02