| Attribute | DKW RT 200 2 1955 × | Hercules 317 1953 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1955 | 1953 |
| Make | DKW | Hercules |
| Model | DKW RT 200 2 | 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 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 2.4 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 66 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 66 |
| Greenhouse gases | 55.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Compression | 6.3:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | None | - |
| 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 | 3-19 | 3-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3-19 | 3-19 |
| Seat | Single | Two |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 124 | 120 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0645 | 0.0667 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 98 | 95 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 13 |