Hercules

HERCULES W 2000 1973

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HERCULES W 2000 1973 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELHERCULES W 2000 1973
Year1973
Engine TypeSingle disc Wankel
Displacement / Capacity294 cc / 17.94 cu in
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power18.2 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
Induction—
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension—
Rear Suspension—
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight172 kg / 379.2 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.25-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16.5 Litres / 4.36 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed141 km/h / 87.6 mph
Hercules file

The W 2000 was one of the first series-production Wankel motorcycles, using a single-rotor air-cooled engine of 294 cc with a six-speed gearbox and chain drive. It had a front disc brake and a rear drum, and was sold as a technically unconventional roadster.