Attribute | ![]() Hercules 315 1953 × | ![]() Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 1955 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1953 | 1955 |
Make | Hercules | Zündapp |
Model | Hercules 315 | Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 247 | 246 |
Power (kw) | 9.3 | 9.5 |
Cooling system | Air | - |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
Bore (mm) | 65 | 67 |
Stroke (mm) | 75 | 70 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | - | Two schock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Single tube | - |
Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
Seat | Two seats | Dual |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | - |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 140 | 147 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0664 | 0.0646 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 105 | 100 |