Attribute | ![]() Ardie BD 201 1956 × | ![]() NSU Sportsmax 1956 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1956 | 1956 |
Make | Ardie | NSU |
Model | Ardie BD 201 | NSU Sportsmax |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal |
Displacement (cm³) | 194 | 247 |
Power (kw) | 8.8 | 20.4 |
Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 64 | 69 |
Stroke (mm) | 61 | 66 |
Fuel control | - | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Ignition | Magneto | Coil |
Compression | 6.9:1 | 7.4:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic | - |
Rear suspension | Twin shock | Telescopic |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Single cradle | - |
Front tyre | 3-19 | 2.75-18 |
Rear tyre | 3-19 | - |
Seat | Two single seats | Single |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 131 | 112 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0672 | 0.1821 |
Overall height (mm) | 980 | 950 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,030 | 1,960 |
Overall width (mm) | 670 | 500 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | 13.5 | - |