- Manufacturer: Ariel
- Model: Red Hunter
- Engine: 350cc Pushrod OHV Single
- Year: 1947
- Decade: 1940s
Ariel Red Hunter name used for a variety of single-cylinder motorcycles Ariel. They were designed by the company's chief designer Val Page in 1932 around a single cylinder overhead valve engine he developed six years earlier. Initially 'sport' version, Ariel 500 250 and 350cc versions were developed and became popular with the grass track and test riders.
Red Hunters all the typical dark red gasoline and oil tanks are painted in a former cinema Bournbrook Ariel opposite the main factory in Dawlish road. Machines all run for two hours at the test bench to maintain a record Ariel reliability and quality control.
Red Hunter 1955 near
Edward Turner further develop the design with added chrome and a popular touring road bikes. Handling is enhanced with the addition of rear suspension and telescopic forks and get an alloy cylinder head from 1950.
Champion Sammy Miller had great success with the Red Hunter 500cc from 1955
