Hercules A175: history, specs, pictures
| Hercules A175 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | A 175 |
| Production | 1956 - 1966 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Top Speed | 56 mph (90 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 9.12 HP (6.8 KW) @ 5250RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. bing 24mm |
| Ignition | bobine |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.25-16 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-16 |
| Weight | 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Hercules A175 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Hercules between 1956 and 1966. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.12 HP (6.8 KW) @ 5250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 173.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-16 front tire and a 3.50-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The A175 was fitted with a 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg).