Comparison of Ardie BD 201 1956 and NSU Sportsmax 1955 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ardie BD 201 1956 × |  NSU Sportsmax 1955 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1956 | 1955 |
| 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 |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| 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 | - |
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