R 200

1961 Hercules R 200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Hercules's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 1961 Hercules R 200 features a 191 cc (11.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.2 HP (7.4 kW) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 53.4 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 R 200 measures 144 kg (317 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.12 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Hercules archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1955 to 1966, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.