The first Ariel motorcycle was manufactured in Birmingham 1901, and for the next 60-odd years the name would be associated with some of Britain's best motorcycles. Most famous of all was the Square Four - a mighty four-cylinder bike designed by the great Edward Turner. The Square Four, in all its forms, and its sister bike the Red Hunter were two of the classic bikes of the 1930s. The post-war period saw a change of ownership, with the company becoming part of the BSA group, and the emphasis switched towards less sporting machines. Ariel fell victim to the malaise that was affecting the whole British motorcycle industry and soon the name would disappear forever. This title offers the complete history of the Ariel motorcycle.
- ISBN10 1861266456
- ISBN13 9781861266453
- Publish Date 24 November 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 200
- Language English