[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/ariel-ace-r\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/ariel-ace-r\/","headline":"The Ariel Ace (R)","name":"The Ariel Ace (R)","description":"Ariel. You may associate that name with the Atom – a bonkers barebones single-seater track car that made Clarkson look like this\u2026 Alternatively, the name might spark fond memories of washing detergent or Disney\u2019s red-haired mermaid that goes around trading her ability to speak with villainous sea witches. Forget about that though, Ariel is a car brand first and foremost and the manufacturer of two of the daftest production cars in recent memory – the Atom and the Nomad buggy […]","datePublished":"2016-11-04","dateModified":"2017-01-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-5.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-5.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/ariel-ace-r\/","about":["MOTORCYCLES"],"wordCount":269,"keywords":["Ariel Ace","Ariel Ace R","Ariel Atom","Ariel Nomad","motorbike","Motorcycle Live 2016","super bike"],"articleBody":"Ariel. You may associate that name with the Atom – a bonkers barebones single-seater track car that made Clarkson look like this\u2026Alternatively, the name might spark fond memories of washing detergent or Disney\u2019s red-haired mermaid that goes around trading her ability to speak with villainous sea witches.Forget about that though, Ariel is a car brand first and foremost and the manufacturer of two of the daftest production cars in recent memory – the Atom and the Nomad buggy – but it has also dabbled in the world of two-wheels in the past too with its Ace motorbike.Ariel will soon be offering a hotter version of the bike with the Ace R, which uses a tuned 1,237cc Unicam Honda V4 engine.Numbers are sketchy for now but Ariel promises that the new bike will boast a \u201csubstantial increase in power over the standard Ace\u201d, which produces 173bhp, hits 62mph from rest in just 3.1 seconds and can reach a ridiculous 165mph top speed.\u201cThe R has a lot of carbon, a lot of machined aluminium and a lot of power,\u201d commented Tom Siebert, head of the Ariel Ace team.The brand was originally known as Ariel Motorcycles when it was in business first time round between 1902 and 1970.Exactly how Ariel can build on a bike as quick as the Ace will be revealed when the Ace R makes its world premiere at Motorcycle Live 2016 at the Birmingham NEC between November 19-27th.That show may be your best chance of seeing the bike in the flesh because production will be extremely limited; only ten will be built. You can dream\u2026"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Motorcycles","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/motorcycles\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"The Ariel Ace (R)","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/motorcycles\/ariel-ace-r\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]