Hercules 319: history, specs, pictures
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Hercules 319 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1953 - 1956 |
Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 57.0mm x 58.0mm |
Top Speed | 56 mph (90 km/h) |
Horsepower | 8.85 HP (6.6 KW) @ 5250RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3-19 |
Rear Tire | 3-19 |
Weight | 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg) (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Hercules 319 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Hercules between 1953 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 8.85 HP (6.6 KW) @ 5250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 173.0 cubic centimeters.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3-19 front tire and a 3-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 319 was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 255.74 pounds (116.0 Kg).