Attribute | ![]() Velocette Valiant 1957 × | ![]() Hercules A 175 1957 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1957 | 1957 |
Make | Velocette | Hercules |
Model | Velocette Valiant | Hercules A 175 |
Category | Allround | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Bing 24mm |
Displacement (cm³) | 192 | 173 |
Power (kw) | 8.8 | 6.8 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 50 | 62 |
Stroke (mm) | 49 | 58 |
Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
Ignition | - | Bobine |
Clutch | Dry plate | Wet multiplate |
Compression | 8.0:1 | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Hydralic telescopic forks | Telescopic |
Rear suspension | Twin shock | Swingarm |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter (mm) | 130 | 150 |
Front tyre | 3.25-18 | 3.25-16 |
Rear tyre | 3.25-18 | 3.50-16 |
Seat | Dual seat | Dual |
Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 116 | 140 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0759 | 0.0486 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 110 | 90 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | 11.5 |