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(920)-876-2277 info@throttlestop.com 1977 Hercules W2000 Wankel Stock # 813097 Engine Air-Cooled 294cc Wankel Engine Transmission 4-Speed Manual Mileage 5 VIN 480005204 Exterior Gloss Black Interior Unknown Extremely rare and hard to find Hercules W2000 Wankel Powered Motorbike Noted as the world's first Rotary Powered Motorcycle Produced from 1974 to 1977, this is one of the last off the line An estimated total production run of only 1,800 units worldwide Powered by a 294cc Sachs snowmobile style engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a chain drive final drive This example has never been started, and only has 5 original push miles on it This time capsule is unrestored, and is in as delivered condition, few imperfections but overall, in really great condition! From a personal collection, then spending time in 2 Motorcycle museums, this example is ready for its next adventure Finding a W2000 is rare, but finding one that has 5 miles...that's the needle in the haystack! In 1969 Sachs took control of the firm and the Hercules name stayed, most notably used in association with the W2000 of the mid 1970s - The world's first commercially built Wankel rotary engined motorcycle.