Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
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 |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi disc | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | - | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| 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 |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.00-18 | Rear: | 3.50-18 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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