ROY BACON
Introduction
Setting the guidelines
The Leader
Adding the Arrow
Golden Arrow
Prototyoes
Competition
Specifications
Ariel broke tjeir gour-stroke mould when they introduced the Leader in 1958. It was an example of truly fresh thinking un all respects and was quickly followed by the sporting Arrow and Golden Arrow. All proved popular, and their history is recorded here in words and pictures.
Roy Bacon has over 40 motorcycle books to his credit and is acknowledged as a leading authority on the subject. A chartered engineer, he comments on design, as well as describing history he has lived through.
Motorcycle Monographs are a handy, pocket-sized series of books for the enthusiast and general reader alike. Each book covers a single marque, model or machine in depth, the authoritative text being fully supported by contemporary photographs to provide a complete reference source. Motorcycles of all ages types and from all countries are covered by the constantly expanding list; offering history in the pocket.