Hercules 315: history, specs, pictures

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Hercules 315
Manufacturer
Production 1952 - 1953
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 65.0mm x 75.0mm
Top Speed 65 mph (105 km/h)
Horsepower 12.47 HP (9.3 KW) @ 4650RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.25-19
Weight 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Hercules 315 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Hercules between 1952 and 1953. It could reach a top speed of 65 mph (105 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 12.47 HP (9.3 KW) @ 4650 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 65.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 247.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 315 was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 308.65 pounds (140.0 Kg).