HIGHLIGHTS
- British classic
- Imported from overseas in 1997
- Presents well
THE APPEAL
The Ariel Hunter has been around since the 1930s, with various engines fitted over the years and constant improvements made; the last model produced was in 1954, the NH version. The engine size had been dropped from a 500cc to a 350cc with an aluminium cylinder head. There were also full-width alloy wheel hubs fitted in 1956 as a final improvement.
This lovely example started life overseas and was imported to the UK in 1997, when it is thought to have been given a complete restoration which the vendor reports has been carried out to a very high standard. The Ariel has been with the vendor for two years, and although he says it is a lovely bike to ride with no issues, the problem he does have is kickstarting the single-cylinder 350cc engine, which is the reason for the sale of this British classic.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5 is present
- Declared manufactured 1958
- Registered in the UK on 3rd December 1997
- Restoration carried out several years ago
- Matching numbers as listed on the V5
- Four previous UK keepers
THE CONDITION
- Presents very well
- Finished Deep Maroon
- The paintwork is in excellent condition
- No dings or dents were spotted
- Original features
- The grips are in excellent condition
- The switchgear is said to be working correctly
- The odometer has a reading of 19,929 miles
- Headlight is in good order, with no cracks in the lens
- Handlebars have no tarnishing
- Levers and controls are in good condition
- Original foot pump fitted
- The seat is in good condition, with no damage to the material
- The 19” chrome wheels are in excellent order with no real tarnishing to the rims
- Period tyres are fitted, which have a good amount of tread remaining
THE MECHANICS
- 346cc single-cylinder engine
- Four-speed gearbox
- The semi-double cradle frame looks in good condition, with no areas of concern
- Electronic ignition fitted
- Original fully encased chain case
- No oil leaks spotted
- The bike kicks up nicely and idles smoothly
- No issues have been reported with the running of the bike on the road
- The bike handles nicely
- Drum brakes bring the Ariel to a stop in a safe manner
SUMMARY
Highly regarded as one of the best British single-cylinder motorcycles of its time, this is the perfect classic motorcycle ready to be enjoyed this summer.
Restored several years ago to a high standard, the Ariel 350 NH Hunter is in fine condition. It runs and rides like a dream and is ideal for anyone who loves classic British motorcycles from the 1950s which are ready to jump on and ride.
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