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HERCULES W 2000 1974

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HERCULES W 2000 1974 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELHERCULES W 2000 1974
Year1974
Engine TypeSingle disc Wankel
Displacement / Capacity294 cc / 17.94 cu in
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling SystemAir
Max Power19.7 kW / 27 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 BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight176 kg / 388 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.25-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16.5 Litres / 4.36 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed148 km/h / 92 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.