Segment: Naked / Road
Presented in 1974, the Hercules W-2000, built as a "limited trial" machine to test the public acceptance of a new power source for motorcycles, is the first Rotary-powered offered for public sale through a dealer network.
HERCULES W 2000 1974 - 1978
HERCULES W 2000 250
engine specs
- Type
- Single Cylinder, rotary
- Displacement
- 294 cm3
- Bore X Stroke
- -
- Compression Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Horsepower
- 32/6500 KW(hp)/RPM
- Torque
- 24/4500 lb-ft/RPM OR 33/4500 Nm/RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
transmission specs
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed
- Clutch
- Wet multi disc
- Primary Drive
- -
- Final Drive
- Chain
chassis specs
- Frame
- Steel
- Front Suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear Suspension
- -
- Front Brake
- Drum
- Rear Brake
- Drum
dimension specs
- Overall Length
- -
- Overall Width
- -
- Seat Height
- 30 in OR 762 mm
- Weelbase
- 54.5 in OR 1384 mm
- Ground Clearance
- -
- Weight
- 397 lbs OR 180 kg
- Fuel Capacity
- 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L
tyres specs
- Front
- 3.00-18
- Rear
- 3.50-18
power system specs
- Power pack
- -
- Nominal Capacity
- -
- Maximum Capacity
- -
- Charger type
- -
- Charging time (normal)
- -
- Charging time (quick)
- -
- Range
- -