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The Ariel Red Hunter was the name used for a range of
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and twin-cylinder
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s. They were designed by the firm's chief designer
Val Page Valentine Page (1891–1978) From 1948, the 500cc twin-cylinder Ariels were produced in De Luxe (KG) and Red Hunter (KH) models. All Red Hunters had a distinctive dark red petrol and oil tanks which were painted in the former
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cinema opposite the main Ariel factory in Dawlish Road. The engines were all run for two hours on a test bench to maintain Ariel's record of reliability and quality control. The Red Hunter was a success and formed the backbone of the company, and made Ariel able to purchase
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.Salvadori, Clement
"Retrospective: Ariel Red Hunter 500cc: 1932 – 1959"
''Rider Magazine'', 8 November 2011. Retrieved: 2 August 2012. On the ''500cc'', acceleration from 0 to 60  mph could be achieved in 10.9 seconds, while stopping from 25 mph could be made under 24 feet.Officer Filker, H ( Alhambra P.D)
"Testing the Ariel 500cc Red Hunter"
p39, '' Cycle'' / ''Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader'', January/February 1986. Retrieved: 2 August 2012. Edward Turner developed the design further with added chrome and it became a popular touring road bike. Handling was improved by the addition of rear suspension and telescopic forks and it gained an alloy cylinder head from the 1950s. Champion
Sammy Miller Samuel Hamilton Miller, MBE (born 11 November 1933) is a Northern Irish championship winning motorcycle racer, in both road racing and trials. He was appointed an MBE in the 2009 New Year Honours. In 2013, Miller was named an FIM Legend for ...
had great success with a ''500cc'' Red Hunter from 1955.


See also

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List of motorcycles of the 1930s This a listing of motorcycles of the 1930s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period. Motorcycle * Abendsonne * Acme motorcycle (1939–1949) *AJS Model E (1925-1939) *AJS S3 V-twin * AJS Silver Streak * AJS V4 ...
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List of motorcycles of the 1940s This a listing of motorcycles of the 1940s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period. Motorcycle * Acme motorcycle (1939–49) * AJS 18 *AJS 7R * AJS Model 16 * AJS Model 20 *AJS Porcupine *Ariel Red Hunter *A ...
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List of motorcycles of the 1950s This a listing of motorcycles of the 1950s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period. * AJS 18 (1949-1963)


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Red Hunter Gallery
Red Hunter Standard motorcycles Motorcycles introduced in the 1930s