| MODEL | HERCULES 319 1956 |
| Year | 1956 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 173 cc / 10.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 57 x 58 mm / 2.2 x 2.3 in |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 6.6 kW / 9 hp @ 5250 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | — |
| 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 | 116 kg / 255.7 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 90 km/h / 55.9 mph |
The 319 is a light Hercules sports motorcycle with a 173 cc air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine making about 9 hp. It uses chain drive and a telescopic front fork, and is aimed at economical everyday riding.
