Attribute | ![]() NSU Sportsmax 1956 × | ![]() NSU Sportsmax 1955 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1956 | 1955 |
Make | NSU | NSU |
Model | NSU Sportsmax | NSU Sportsmax |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor. Amal |
Displacement (cm³) | 247 | 247 |
Power (kw) | 20.4 | 20.4 |
Cooling system | Oil & air | Oil & air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 69 | 69 |
Stroke (mm) | 66 | 66 |
Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Ignition | Coil | Coil |
Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
Compression | 7.4:1 | 7.4:1 |
Chassis | ||
Rear suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front tyre | 2.75-18 | 2.75-18 |
Seat | Single | Single |
Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 112 | 112 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1821 | 0.1821 |
Overall height (mm) | 950 | 950 |
Overall length (mm) | 1,960 | 1,960 |
Overall width (mm) | 500 | 500 |