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K 103

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32 /100 Commuter
Power
7 HP
Engine
97 ccm

1964 Hercules K 103 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Hercules for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1964 Hercules K 103 relies on a 97 cc (5.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7 HP (5.1 kW) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

Within MotoLibrary's Hercules archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1962 to 1964, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
72.2 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 97.0 ccm (5.92 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 7.0 HP (5.1 kW)) @ 5750 RPM
Bore x Stroke 48.0 x 54.0 mm (1.9 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor. Bing 22mm
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame Type Single cradle
Rear Suspension Swingarm
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-16
Rear Tyre 3-16
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
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