Attribute | ![]() Hercules 315 1953 × | ![]() NSU 251 SS 1928 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1953 | 1928 |
Make | Hercules | NSU |
Model | Hercules 315 | NSU 251 SS |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 247 | 247 |
Power (kw) | 9.3 | 7.3 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 65 | 63 |
Stroke (mm) | 75 | 80 |
Gearbox | 4-speed | 3-speed |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | - |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Single tube | - |
Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 2.50-26 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 2.50-26 |
Seat | Two seats | Single |
Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 140 | 110 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0664 | 0.0664 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 105 | 100 |