Ariel

By: Mick Walker . Ariel was one of the mainstay British motorcycle companies from its foundation in 1902 until its ultimate demise in 1965. During this time it produced many famous models from small-capacity commuter bikes right through to 1000cc...

By: Brooklands Books . The two-stroke Leader introduced in 1958 was revolutionary with a 250 twin-cylinder engine and monocoque pressed steel frame. The Arrow followed in 1960, this being essentially a Leader without the superfluous superstructure. The...