Before the 1959 Ariel Leadermotorcyclewas introduced , Ariel had been best have intercourse for its four - virgule singles , twins , and the unparalleled Square Four . But after thoroughgoing market enquiry , the company decide it was meter to transfer direction .
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What come along in July 1958 was a compounding of several novel technologies for Ariel , primarily the role of a 250 - cctwo - stroke engine , press - blade human body , and odd - looking tracking - linkup front fork . The shut in styling allowed for a physical body anatomical structure that store fuel beneath the seat , while the " tank " served as a commodious storage area .
Another interesting aspect of the Leader was the long list of options usable . As a result , few of the 22,000 produced were incisively the same . colour choices let in Oriental Blue or Cherry Red with Admiral Gray accents ; the example featured here lark about the optional side bagful and rearward baggage rack .
By 1959 , Ariel had put all its card into the Leader , having drop the Square Four that year . A sleazy , stripped Arrow framework followed , as did a Golden Arrow " sport " version . But the deck was stacked against it by this time as Japanese imports flood the market , and Ariel fold up its paw in 1965 .
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The 1959 Ariel Leader had a variety of options available , include singular color choices , optional side bag , and a rear baggage rack .
