Ariel's new bike! The Ace

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 06/25/2014 at 09:12 • Filed to: Ariel Ace, Ariel Atom, TwoWheelsGood, Motorcycle, Sport Bike

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EDIT: Now with more pictures and details.

"It has more body work than the Atom!" #TwoWheelsGood

Damn if it doesn't look fantastic, especially the stubby seat Confederate-esque black one. Never the less I'm sure both will be great drives, and I really like the Atom inspired ladder/triangle frame.

Just like the Atom it will use a Honda drivetrain, this time using a V4 pushing a 173hp through carbon fiber wheels. Pricing will start around $20,000 pounds, so expect it to be a little more than that if it ever comes to the U.S.

mcseanerson > Milky 06/25/2014 at 09:17

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I guess there are no naming conflicts since all CCW bikes begin with "Tha"

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Milky 06/25/2014 at 09:17

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This one is different (front fork, etc.) and IMO looks derpy.

Milky > vdub_nut: scooter snob 06/25/2014 at 09:21

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Derpy?! I like it, considering it will probably cost 1/5 of this guy.

KirkyV > Milky 06/25/2014 at 09:21

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Ariel Ace? This name, dig I do. Beyond the obvious 'ace pilot' connotations, it wouldn't feel out of place on an old British warplane.

English Electric Lightning

Avro Victor

And so on...

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Milky 06/25/2014 at 09:23

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Don't get me wrong, the first and third pictures are sexy. But the mini-seat and wonky fork just ain't my cup o' tea.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Milky 06/25/2014 at 09:24

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V4 or V-Twin with both pipes wrapping around the front?

Milky > mcseanerson 06/25/2014 at 09:24

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That, and they are probably no where near competitors.

mcseanerson > Milky 06/25/2014 at 09:30

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Oh yeah absolutely not. I probably wouldn't keep up with CCW at all if it weren't for the fact I live in Ohio and I like things with tiny motors.

Milky > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 06/25/2014 at 09:35

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V4 and the post is edited now with what little info there is.

Milky > vdub_nut: scooter snob 06/25/2014 at 09:37

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Its design is my cup o' tea and IMHO its sexy.

Milky > KirkyV 06/25/2014 at 09:38

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The intakes on that second plane ….

KirkyV > Milky 06/25/2014 at 09:43

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The intakes, in concert with the very, "50s rocketship" look of the cockpit, give it a real Dan Dare/Thunderbirds vibe. I love British planes from this era—from the looks to the names, they're just so bloody weird.

JEM > vdub_nut: scooter snob 06/25/2014 at 09:51

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I agree, I much prefer the red one - which I think looks AWESOME.

Lime - Light > vdub_nut: scooter snob 06/25/2014 at 11:17

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Girder forks. One of the oldest designs in motorcycling, actually.

Lime - Light > Milky 06/25/2014 at 11:19

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Looks really cool, I like the use of the VFR1200 motor, that thing will be a beast with so much less weight. I can't help but think they could have made the frame lighter if they didn't decide to mimic the Atom's frame. It's huge!

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Lime - Light 06/25/2014 at 11:23

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I know. I'm just saying it looks out of place on this bike. To each his own.

Milky > Lime - Light 06/25/2014 at 11:27

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Its big, but I bet its strong and light … I mean just look at the Atom, I think they know what they're doing.