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Hercules W-2000
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The Hercules W-2000 is a motorcycle which was made by Hercules in Germany. It was the first production motorcycle with a Wankel engine.[3][4][1]: 83 [notes 1]
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Manufacturer | Hercules (DKW in some markets) |
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Production | 1974–1977 |
Engine | Air-cooled 294 cc Wankel |
Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
Top speed | 140 km/h (90 mph) |
Power | 27–32 hp (20–24 kW) @ 6,500 RPM (claimed)[1]: 82 [2]: 276 |
Torque | 24.5 lb⋅ft (33.2 N⋅m) @ 4,500 RPM |
Transmission | Six-speed, wet clutch, chain drive |
Suspension | Telescopic fork |
Brakes | Front: 11.8 in (300 mm) disc Rear: 7.0 in (180 mm) drum |
Wheelbase | 54.5 in (1,380 mm) |
Seat height | 30 in (760 mm) |
Weight | 381 pounds (173 kg) (dry) 390 pounds (180 kg) (fuel half full) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L; 3.7 imp gal) |
Oil capacity | 4.0 US pt (1.9 L; 3.3 imp pt) |
Fuel consumption | 40 mpg‑US (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg‑imp) |
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It was designed in the late 1960s,[4] first shown at a German trade show (Internationale Fahrrad und Motorrad-Ausstellung IFMA - the International Bicycle and Motorcycle show [6]) in 1970; the prototype had a Sachs KM-914 engine and a BMW 250 gearbox and shaft transmission; production started in 1974. Production halted in 1977 after 1,800 were built, sales were 40 units (a month) under the profit threshold. The tooling was sold to Norton Motors.[1]: 83 [7]