Built around Hercules's sport motorcycle platform, the 1949 Hercules 211 pairs a 98 cc (6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 2.3 HP (1.6 kW) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 23.5 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the 211 measures 68 kg (150 lbs) dry.
Within MotoLibrary's Hercules archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1948 to 1950, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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