Hercules 314 vs Harley-Davidson Bobcat (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hercules 314stacks up against the Harley-Davidson Bobcat. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHercules 314Harley-Davidson Bobcat
Model year19521966
Price
Engine174 cc175 cc
Horsepower9 hp
Weight118 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3-19 / 3-19

Hercules 314 vs Harley-Davidson Bobcat — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hercules 314 and the Harley-Davidson Bobcat usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hercules 314 brings 9 hp in a 118 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Bobcat counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: