| MODEL | HERCULES 316 1956 |
| Year | 1956 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 98 cc / 5.98 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 48 x 54 mm / 1.9 x 2.1 in |
| Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 2.2 kW / 3 hp @ 4000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Bosch magneto |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | — |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid |
| Front Brakes | Drum (expanding) |
| Rear Brakes | Drum (expanding) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 74 kg / 163.1 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.50-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.91 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h / 37.3 mph |
A 98 cc two-stroke lightweight with Bosch magneto ignition and a rigid rear end. It was the entry-level motorcycle in the Hercules line in the 1950s, aimed at economical commuting.
