Hercules (motorcycle)

[5] Many of these engines were used in the Hercules line of small motorcycles, scooters and mopeds.

In 1974, Hercules became the first company to offer a Wankel engine powered motorcycle for sale to the general public.

A prototype was first shown in 1970 at the West Cologne Autumn Motorcycle Show to a mixed reception and the production bike was sold as a Hercules product except in the United Kingdom, where it was marketed as a DKW motorcycle.

[6] In 1976 Hercules launched the W-2000 Injection in which engine lubrication was from a separate oil tank via a pump.

According to a March 1976 review in Cycle World, the handling was good but the bike's low ground clearance limited its cornering ability.