Highlights
- Restored in 2011/12 by previous owner with accompanying parts receipts and a photographic record of the process
- French registered with all documentation in the vendor's name
- Stored in dry conditions from 2020 until recently recommissioned
- Road tested following recommissioning approximately eight months ago
The Appeal
The Ariel KH500 Fieldmaster is a well-regarded British twin from the mid-1950s, valued for its robust four stroke 498cc engine and rewarding riding character. The KH offered a practical yet spirited ride and remains a popular machine among classic British motorcycle enthusiasts.
This 1954 example was restored by its previous owner, with the work supported by a collection of parts receipts and photographs documenting the machine's pre-restoration state. The current vendor acquired the bike, had it imported and French-registered, and for a time displayed it indoors before placing it in dry storage. It was recommissioned approximately six months ago and road tested, and is now offered for sale simply because the vendor has too many projects on the go
Key Information
- Mileage: 0044km on the clock (indicated, unwarranted)
- Country of registration: France
- Technical inspection status: not provided
- Technical specs: 500cc overhead-valve Twin-cylinder, four-speed manual transmission
- Paperwork: French registration documents in the vendor's name, restoration parts receipts and photographic documentation of the rebuild
- Recent video showing current condition and engine started/running
The Detail
- Restored by the previous owner, with receipts for parts purchased and photographs showing the bike's condition prior to restoration
- Imported to France and classified, then French registered with all documentation in the vendor's name
- Kept in dry storage from 2020 until recommissioned approximately eight months ago
- Road tested following recommissioning
- Excellent condition for age (72 years) with great patina
- The vendor notes the left footrest requires repositioning to provide better clearance from the brake pedal and a light swich on handle bars replacing
- Sold due to the vendor having too many other projects
- Lots of photos and a video showing current condition
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