| Attribute | Hercules A 175 1962 × | Ducati 175 Sport TS 1961 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1962 | 1961 |
| Make | Hercules | Ducati |
| Model | Hercules A 175 | Ducati 175 Sport TS |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing 24mm | Carburettor. DellÓrto UB22.5 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 173 | 175 |
| Power (kw) | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | - |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Compression | - | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Dual choks |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 150 | 138 |
| Front tyre | 3.25-16 | 2.50-18 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-16 | 2.75-18 |
| Seat | Dual | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 140 | 108 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0486 | 0.0546 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 90 | 110 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11.5 | - |