1974 Hercules W 2000 - Rotary Power Bike!

***Herblenny*** · 01-19-2008, 11:47 PM

Well, My brother came to visit me and I decided to take him to the Barber Motorsport Museum and guess what I saw...

Wankel Powered, single rotor, air cooled engine..

Here are some pics I took..

***Herblenny*** · 01-19-2008, 11:47 PM

***Herblenny*** · 01-19-2008, 11:47 PM

Barber has 4 x RE 05 they are restoring as we speak.. They don't have ETA on them...

David Jerome · 01-21-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Herblenny

Barber has 4 x RE 05 they are restoring as we speak.. They don't have ETA on them...

How rare and difficult are these to find here in the states? It would be a nice toy to cruise on and enjoy if the price wasnt ridiculous. Great Pics

DRTHVDR · 02-07-2008, 03:52 PM

Nice find. I'm thinking of getting a rotary bike for myself. Not THIS one, of course.

Mighty Mouse · 02-21-2008, 04:58 PM

far out...air cooled awesomeness...I wonder how it sounds haha, that would be one unique sound...

tom93r1 · 02-28-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by David Jerome

How rare and difficult are these to find here in the states? It would be a nice toy to cruise on and enjoy if the price wasnt ridiculous. Great Pics

I have seen a couple, a friend has one and there is one at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Total in the US I dont know how many or what they go for but they are here. I believe Sam at http://www.rotaryrecycle.net sells parts for the Hercules, I would guess mostly used and remanufactured. He is an excellent resource for my Suzuki re5, and I know does much with other rotary bikes.

01-19-2008, 11:47 PM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	1974 Hercules W 2000 - Rotary Power Bike! Well, My brother came to visit me and I decided to take him to the Barber Motorsport Museum and guess what I saw... Wankel Powered, single rotor, air cooled engine.. Here are some pics I took..

02-07-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
DRTHVDR Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 126 Rep Power: 18	My First Post! Nice find. I'm thinking of getting a rotary bike for myself. Not THIS one, of course. __________________ You don't need a better ride, your ride needs a better driver. 93 RX-7 R1 CYM: Swap in progress Other: 00 Impreza RS (GC8) & Odyssey Touring (Mommy Missile)

02-21-2008, 04:58 PM	#6
Mighty Mouse The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Schoolin it up in Cleveland, TN Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	far out...air cooled awesomeness...I wonder how it sounds haha, that would be one unique sound... __________________ The Dude Abides.