1959
Tomos Arrow - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 441968 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Ariel |
| Model | Arrow |
| Year | 1959 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Backbone, steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Trailing link, oil-damped |
| Fronttyre | 3.25-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm |
| Reartyre | 3.25-16 |
| Seat | Dual seat |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.94 litres/100 km (34.0 km/l or 80.01 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Amal monobloc 375 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 68.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 16.00 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 6400 RPM |
| Topspeed | 132.0 km/h (82.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Rear rack |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | White/gold |
| Comments | Designed by Val Page. |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1067 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 762 mm (30.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Tomos
Country of Origin:
Slovenia (former Yugoslavia)
Founder:
TOMOS (Tovarna Motornih Koles Sežana/Koper)
Best Known For:
Durable two-stroke mopeds and step-throughs (A3/A5, Sprint, Classic)
Company History
Tomos mopeds carried generations across Europe and into the U.S., prized for tough engines, easy parts, and frugal appetite. The factory refined small two-strokes for decades, balancing emissions constraints with the lovable snap that makes a moped feel alive. Deliveries, school commutes, and beach towns ran on Tomos because shops could stock rings, clutches, and cables cheaply. Styling evolved gently—pressed-steel frames, practical racks, chain guards—while reliability improved through better ignition and coatings. Even after production shifts and contractions, the Tomos name remains shorthand for simple freedom: a machine you can fix on a kitchen table that turns errands into breezy rides. Historically, Tomos embodies mobility at human scale—independence powered by a small cylinder and a big parts bin.