Hercules 318: history, specs, pictures
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| Hercules 318 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1953 - 1956 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 52.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Top Speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Transmission | 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 | 335.1 pounds (152.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Hercules 318 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Hercules between 1953 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 65 mph (105 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 52.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 246.0 cubic centimeters.
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 318 was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 335.1 pounds (152.0 Kg).