Technical data:
Engine: JAP single-cylinder four-stroke engine, vertical valves, aluminum pistons, automatic oiling by Best & Lloyd pump with control pin, roller bearings. Connecting rod, Binks Ardie-Special carburettor with main and economy jet, Bosch or Noris magnet with protective shield
Power: 9 brake hp, 1.9 hp control hp 90 km/h
Displacement: 490 cc. Bore and stroke: 85.5 mm x 85 mm
Consumption: 3 liters of petrol per 100 km
Transmission: Burman with 3 gears, ferrodol plates, hand clutch and gate switch on the tank, adjustment device on the transmission bridge
Fuel Tank: 12 l plug-in tank with massive reinforcement plates. 2 liter oil tank attached to the rear frame tube by steel strap 1 liter reserve tank on the luggage rack for carrying reserve petrol or oil
Rims and tires: CC-1 rim for 26x3" tires or balloon 27x3 1/2" extra charge
Brakes: 2 inner shoe brakes, front wheel brake with hand lever, Rear brake with foot pedal, both easily adjustable
Electrics: Bosch or Noris Magnet Bosch or Noris spark plug
Equipment: Druid front fork made of round steel tubes with built-in shock absorbers, tubular steel frame with particularly guaranteed break-proof reinforcements, in individual parts can be dismantled, luggage rack suitable for pillion seat, 2 spacious tool bags with double closure, handlebar in touring format, also with racing handlebars on request, adjustable footrests, also with solid aluminum boards on request, particularly wide fenders,
Power transmission via chains, large exhaust muffler on the side of the engine without exhaust flap, complete tool set in leather bag, wide leather saddle with
Double suspension on request Wittkopp patent saddle,
Color: High-gloss enamel black with gold piping
Racing handlebars on request
solid aluminum boards for an additional charge of 15 marks
Mudguards with special leg protectors on request for an additional charge of 15 marks
New Wittkopp patent saddle for an extra charge of Mk. 30
The lighting was carried out on request using Mk. 230 Surcharge with Bosch or Noris ignition light electric Bosch horn for Mk. 50,-, light maple for Mk. 40,-- surcharge
Price: 1330,-- Mark.
Remarks:
The above information (except for the price) and the photo come from a complete sales brochure from 1926, which also includes the Ardie Sport model Standrad 350 cc and the Ardie sports model Supersport SS350 were offered. The Ardie touring model 500 cc was produced with slight changes until 1928 as the Ardie 500 CC. But the 500 cc was also offered in the version of a transport tricycle. Through another translation the maximum speed was reduced to 50 km/h. The Ardie touring model 500 cc was described in the prospectus as follows:
"This model is an indestructible utility vehicle with a 500 cc four-stroke engine. Due to the high braking power of 9 HP and its massive design, this model is for everyone Purposes, but particularly suitable for sidecar use."
Source: ardie.de
