| Attribute | Ducati Elite 1962 × | Hercules A 175 1956 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1962 | 1956 |
| Make | Ducati | Hercules |
| Model | Ducati Elite | Hercules A 175 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dellorto UB 24 | Carburettor. Bing 24mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 204 | 173 |
| Power (kw) | 13.1 | 6.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 57 | 58 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | - |
| Ignition | Mageneto flywhel | Bobine |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | Wet multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Forced wet sump | - |
| Compression | 8.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm suspension | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 160 | 150 |
| Frame type | Single open cradle in steel tubing | - |
| Front tyre | 2.75-18 | 3.25-16 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-18 | 3.50-16 |
| Seat | Dual seatt | Dual |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 118 | 140 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.111 | 0.0486 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 90 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 11.5 |