1962 Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1962 Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 allround motorcycle, Ariel utilizes a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Arrow Super Sport 250 measures 131.5 kg (290 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.58 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,300 mm (51.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11.36-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 338 km (210 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 126 km/h (78 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Ariel archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1961 to 1962, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
81 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.58 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~338 km (210 mi)
Engine
Displacement247.0 ccm (15.07 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, two-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, two-stroke
Power20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Amal
IgnitionLucas.
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti plate
Performance
Top Speed126.0 km/h (78.3 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.36 litres/100 km (29.8 km/l or 70.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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