Attribute | ![]() DKW RT 200 S 1957 × | ![]() Hercules 317 1954 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1957 | 1954 |
Make | DKW | Hercules |
Model | DKW RT 200 S | Hercules 317 |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Bing 26mm |
Displacement (cm³) | 197 | 197 |
Power (kw) | 8 | 8 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 68 | 62 |
Stroke (mm) | 58 | 66 |
Compression | 6.3:1 | - |
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 | - | Two |
Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 131 | 120 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0611 | 0.0667 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 98 | 95 |