Hercules 211: history, specs, pictures
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| Hercules 211 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1948 - 1950 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 48.0mm x 52.0mm |
| Top Speed | 37 mph (60 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 2.15 HP (1.6 KW) @ 3500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.50-26 |
| Rear Tire | 2.50-26 |
| Weight | 149.91 pounds (68.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Hercules 211 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Hercules between 1948 and 1950. It could reach a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 2.15 HP (1.6 KW) @ 3500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 48.0mm bore x 52.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.50-26 front tire and a 2.50-26 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 rigid. The 211 was fitted with a 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 149.91 pounds (68.0 Kg).