Technical Overview
1926 Ariel Model B Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Ariel's allround motorcycle platform, the 1926 Ariel Model B utilizes a 557 cc (34 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout.
Within MotoLibrary's Ariel archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1926 to 1928, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 557.0 ccm (33.99 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Sidevalve
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 3-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Driveline Sturmey Archer hand change gearbox
Performance
Exhaust Fish-tail exhaust
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Wire spoked, black rims
Other
Starter Kick
Color Options Black
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