Attribute | ![]() Hercules 322 1955 × | ![]() DKW RT 250 VS 1957 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1955 | 1957 |
Make | Hercules | DKW |
Model | Hercules 322 | DKW RT 250 VS |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing 24mm | Carburettor. Bing |
Displacement (cm³) | 246 | 244 |
Power (kw) | 11 | - |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 52 | 70 |
Stroke (mm) | 58 | 74 |
Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-18 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-18 |
Seat | Dual | - |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 159 | 155 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0692 | - |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 120 | 119 |