| Attribute | Hercules 318 1954 × | Hercules 318 1953 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1954 | 1953 |
| Make | Hercules | Hercules |
| Model | Hercules 318 | Hercules 318 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing 24mm | Carburettor. Bing 24mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 246 | 246 |
| Power (kw) | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 52 | 52 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 58 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Single cradle | Single cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Two | Two |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 152 | 152 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0717 | 0.0717 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 105 | 105 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 13 |