| MODEL | HERCULES 318 1953 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Engine Type | Twin, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 246 cc / 15.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 52 x 58 mm / 2.0 x 2.3 in |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 10.9 kW / 15 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburettor, Bing 24 mm |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | — |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Drum brake (expanding) |
| Rear Brakes | Drum brake (expanding) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 152 kg / 335.1 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 105 km/h / 65 mph |
The 318 is a Hercules sports motorcycle powered by a 246 cc air-cooled two-stroke twin, with chain drive and a telescopic front fork. It sat above the single-cylinder models in the range and offered a modest 15 hp with a top speed around 105 km/h.
