Attribute | ![]() Hercules A 175 1962 × | ![]() Velocette Valiant 1957 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1962 | 1957 |
Make | Hercules | Velocette |
Model | Hercules A 175 | Velocette Valiant |
Category | Sport | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing 24mm | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 173 | 192 |
Power (kw) | 6.8 | 8.8 |
Cooling system | - | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Bore (mm) | 62 | 50 |
Stroke (mm) | 58 | 49 |
Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Clutch | - | Dry plate |
Compression | - | 8.0:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydralic telescopic forks |
Rear suspension | Swingarm | Twin shock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter (mm) | 150 | 130 |
Front tyre | 3.25-16 | 3.25-18 |
Rear tyre | 3.50-16 | 3.25-18 |
Seat | Dual | Dual seat |
Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 140 | 116 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0486 | 0.0759 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 90 | 110 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 11.5 | 12 |