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RhynoCZ
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PostPosted: 08:41 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Ariel (not back as I thought)... Reply with quote
100-150 bikes to be made each year. The engine is from Honda VFR1200, making decent 170hp at 10,000rpm and 131Nm of torque at 8750rpm. The rear suspension is also taken from the VFR. Motorcycle may be built up to customers specifications and wishes.

Price starts at 20,000GBP.

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PostPosted: 08:51 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
My first impression is that it's taken its styling cues from something else. I just can't think what atm.

Likely to be in the expensive toy category. I'll wait till I see one in the flesh at Squires.
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PostPosted: 09:08 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
More info here:-

Here
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PostPosted: 09:18 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Re: Ariel is back... Reply with quote
RhynoCZ wrote:
Ariel is back...


No they're not.

dydey90 wrote:
I was about to jump in complaining that they said Ariel is a car manufacturer, but...

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Founded by Simon Saunders in 1991 as Solocrest Ltd, the name was changed in 2001 to Ariel Motors, although the name change and company have nothing to do with the former Ariel Motorcycles firm.


It is.


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PostPosted: 09:34 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Last time they made motorcycles was late 50's, so I guess they are back. I know they make the Atom car, get over it. Smile
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PostPosted: 09:37 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Did you read this bit?

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Founded by Simon Saunders in 1991 as Solocrest Ltd, the name was changed in 2001 to Ariel Motors, although the name change and company have nothing to do with the former Ariel Motorcycles firm.

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PostPosted: 09:58 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Glad I did 30 seconds of research before I posted in the last thread!

Anyway, they look like nice enough bikes and certainly have enough power. But for £20k? Not a chance.
Consider that a new VFR is in the region of £12k.
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PostPosted: 10:13 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Shaggy D.A. wrote:
Did you read this bit?

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Founded by Simon Saunders in 1991 as Solocrest Ltd, the name was changed in 2001 to Ariel Motors, although the name change and company have nothing to do with the former Ariel Motorcycles firm.


I have not, well played Mr. Shaggy. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 10:15 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
dydey90 wrote:
Glad I did 30 seconds of research before I posted in the last thread!

Anyway, they look like nice enough bikes and certainly have enough power. But for £20k? Not a chance.
Consider that a new VFR is in the region of £12k.


VFR does not have Öhlins suspension, which could do a couple of quid. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 11:53 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hmmm? it looks like a collection of fancy parts in a fancy frame?

Not my cup of tea but if someone is giving them away , I would`nt say no.
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PostPosted: 12:26 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
pepperami wrote:
Not my cup of tea but if someone is giving them away , I would`nt say no.


If they were giving them away I'd gladly accept one and sell it to buy something that didn't look like a parts bin special.
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PostPosted: 12:34 - 26 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Somerset Chopper.

Not based on a Harley, at least.

Best of luck, at least they're likely to actually deliver, unlike Norton.
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