| Attribute | DKW RT 200 S 1956 × | Hercules 317 1954 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1956 | 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 | Dual | 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 |