Comparison of Hercules A 175 1956 and Velocette Valiant 1957 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Velocette Valiant 1957 × |  Hercules A 175 1956 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1957 | 1956 |
| 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 |
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