Ariel Ace R

[RhynoCZ]

After two years, they are back with more power: 201 bhp (previously: 170 bhp) and 143 Nm (previously: 98 Nm) and tons of carbon bits and adjustable parts. They still use the VFR 1200 engine, severely tuned, with new internal parts. Other bits stayed quite the same.
The traction control and quickshifter come as standard now. The carbon fiber composite bits (body panels, wheels) are saving about 65% of weight of the original parts.

Selling price: £47,000

*The original Ace was a limited series motorcycle (50 units). Apparently, it was also a huge success, as they've already sold them all.

Source (info and pictures), NOT in English: https://www.motorkari.cz/clanky/moto-novinky/ariel/ariel-vyjizdi-s-novinkou-ace-r-35587.html

https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-11/35587.jpg

https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-11/35587/2_Ariel_Ace_R___Rear_3QTR.jpg

https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-11/35587/9_Ariel_Ace_R___Detail_02.jpg

https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-11/35587/10_Ariel_Ace_R___Detail_01.jpg

https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-11/35587/5_Ariel_Ace_R___Detail_06.jpg

https://www.motorkari.cz/upload/images/clanky/2016-11/35587/4_Ariel_Ace_R___Top_Rear.jpg
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[pepperami]

£47,000 I`ll have two
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[recman]

I seem to be experiencing a little seepage.
201 fucking bhp?

[CaNsA]

[Kris]

[recman]

[Monkeypony]

Wouldn't own one, can't see the point in naked bikes when fairing exists.

LOVE LOVE LOVE those carbon wheels though!!!!!
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[Bikeless]

Just out of interest, is it shaft driven as I can't see a chain?

[secretagentmo...]

Oooh like, like a lot, like a very lot.

Lottery win please!

[Rogerborg]

[Kris]

[M.C]

[Monkeypony]

[panrider_uk]

Not sure I'd trust carbon wheels. What happens to them if a lorry flicks a stone into them?
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[secretagentmo...]

Want!

[The Shaggy D.A.]

I'd have one, then sell it and buy a couple of bikes and pocket the remaining £40k. Fugly parts bin top trump mobile.
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[G]

More power bet less weight, so for that aspect the shaft will be at less stress - at least when not using the full power ... which in reality isn't going to be that often probably because at lower speeds it'll wheelie and higher speeds where you need the power to overcome wind you'll be putting a lot of effort into holding on yourself.

Still, I'd have preferred them to throw carbon at a litre sports bike that already makes that sort of power - but that's not what people with £50k to spend are so interested in vs a shiny status symbol I would guess .

[stinkwheel]

Nicely bonkers.

I'd have preferred to see a square 4 though. Maybe graft a couple of ER6s together or something. That or a totally batshit mental long-stroke single.

Gotta have that unique selling point and as a 1200 V4 shaftie, it'll always be a modded honda.
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[G]

Thought the back tyre looked a bit thin - 200hp with a 180 rear?

Again, sure it'll be fine for the typical rider, or most people on the road too - but bikes with this much power typically have 200 rear tyres for a bit of extra durability.

Guess the swingarm is limiting.

[Rogerborg]

[Kris]

Standard fitment for the VFR12 is a 190 rear. Seeing as it uses the same running gear at the rear I'm betting the Ace will accommodate the same.

Interestingly the VFR is restricted in the lower two gears to (presumably) protect the shaft drive. Wonder if they kept the restriction..
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[G]

[ThatDippyTwat]

I like that. A lot. I don't like the fucking price tag though.
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