| Attribute | BMW R62 1928 × | NSU 8PS 1926 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1928 | 1926 |
| Make | BMW | NSU |
| Model | BMW R62 | NSU 8PS |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 22mm | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 745 | 996 |
| Power (kw) | 13.1 | 11.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 80 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 99 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed | 3-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 5.5:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Leading link | - |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single | - |
| Frame type | Steel-double cradle | Steel |
| Front tyre | 3.50-26.00 | 3-28 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-26.00 | 3-28 |
| Seat | Solo seat with springs | Single |
| Wheels | - | Balloon tire |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | 210kg | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,490 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 155 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 950 | 760 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,320 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 880 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 115 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 5 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | - |