| Attribute | DKW RT 175 VS 1957 × | Hercules 319 1954 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1957 | 1954 |
| Make | DKW | Hercules |
| Model | DKW RT 175 VS | Hercules 319 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 174 | 173 |
| Power (kw) | 7 | 6.6 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 57 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Compression | 1.3:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Single cradle |
| Front tyre | 3-18 | 3-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3-18 | 3-19 |
| Seat | Dual | Two seats |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 130 | 116 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0538 | 0.0569 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 101 | 90 |