Hercules

HERCULES 211 1950

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HERCULES 211 1950 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELHERCULES 211 1950
Year1950
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement / Capacity98 cc / 5.98 cu in
Bore X Stroke48 x 52 mm / 1.9 x 2.0 in
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power1.6 kW / 2.3 hp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionCarburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box—
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic
Rear SuspensionRigid
Front BrakesDrum (expanding)
Rear BrakesDrum (expanding)
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight68 kg / 149.9 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.50-26
Rear Tyre2.50-26
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed60 km/h / 37.3 mph
Hercules file

A small 98 cc two-stroke lightweight from Hercules of Nuremberg, built in the early post-war years as basic everyday transport. It has a rigid rear end, drum brakes and large 26-inch wheels, and produces only a couple of horsepower.