| Attribute | Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer 2016 × | NSU 601 TS 1937 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 1937 |
| Make | Metisse | NSU |
| Model | Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer | NSU 601 TS |
| Category | Classic | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal type R930/23 | Carburettor. Amac |
| Engine details | Triumph TR6 engine | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 592 |
| Power (kw) | 34.3 | 11.7 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 71 | 87.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 82 | 99 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Ignition | - | Magneto Bosch |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | Twin up-swept chrome pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 35mm Cerani fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Twin Girling reproduction dampers and springs | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Chrome moly, nickel plated, oil-bearing frame with oil filter included | Double steel |
| Front tyre | 2.75-21 | 3.50-26 |
| Rear tyre | 100/110-18 | 4-27 |
| Seat | Hand-made upholstered long seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire-spoke wheels | Spoked |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 190 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,450 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 135 | 165 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2541 | 0.0709 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,040 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,000 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 900 | 830 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 8 | - |