W 2000

1976 Hercules W 2000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1976 Hercules W 2000 sport motorcycle, Hercules relies on a 294 cc (17.9 cu in) air-cooled single disk wankel powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the W 2000 measures 176 kg (388 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.52 kg per horsepower). The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 148 km/h (92 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Hercules archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1973 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.