| Attribute | BMW R11 Series 1 1929 × | NSU 8PS 1926 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1929 | 1926 |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | BMW R11 Series 1 | NSU 8PS |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BMW single 24mm | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 745 | 996 |
| Power (kw) | 13.1 | 11.7 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 78 | 80 |
| Stroke (mm) | 78 | 99 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed | 3-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Sidevalves | - |
| Ignition | Magneto | - |
| Clutch | Two plates-dry | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced feed | - |
| Compression | 5.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Plate springe | - |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Diameter (mm) | 55 | - |
| Frame type | Steel-double cradlel | Steel |
| Front tyre | 3.25-26.00 | 3-28 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-26.00 | 3-28 |
| Seat | Spring-mounted seat | Single |
| Wheels | - | Balloon tire |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | 210kg | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,380 | 1,490 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 162 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 940 | 760 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,320 |
| Overall width (mm) | 890 | 880 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 95 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | - |