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Ariel made bicycles before making motorcycles, and also made cars. Car production began in 1902, moved to Coventry in 1911 and ceased in 1925. The 'Ariel' name was reused in 1999 for the formation of Ariel Ltd, a sports car producer.
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Ariel essentially abandoned the motorcycle game in 1967, though the Ariel name was revived a few years later, with its parent company BSA releasing the limited Healey Square 4 in 1971.
Dec 1, 1970 · In 1932, Ariel decided to increase the bore and stroke to 56 by 61mm, thus providing 600cc. In 1933 the oil tank was dropped in favor of a wet sump system. This made the Ariel run much cleaner,...
Apr 16, 2024 · Ariel was eventually sold to The BSA Motorcycle Company in 1944 who ceased production of Ariel in 1967 and the Ariel name was discontinued in 1970. Ariel VG 32 500 cc four valve 193. The Beginning of Ariel Motorcycles.
Dec 17, 2010 · This company acquired The Ariel Cycle Co. during 1897 and moved it into the Dale Road works along with its core manufacturing business. It was from here that the first motorised Ariel, a tricycle, was launched in 1898 and later in 1901 the first Ariel motorcycle, fitted with a Minerva engine of 211cc.
Jan 11, 2024 · In 1968, the production of Ariel motorcycles moved to the BSA factory in Small Heath, Birmingham. The relocation allowed Ariel to benefit from the advanced facilities and extensive resources available at the new location.
In 1963 BSA closed the Selly Oak factory and moved production to Small Heath. Val Page had a design for the Leader as a 70cc four-stroke with in-line four engine, but the executives did not share his vision, so it was never built. 1965 The parent company, BSA, stopped the production of all Ariel models.
