Attribute | ![]() NSU 501 TS 1932 × | ![]() NSU 501 SS 1928 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1932 | 1928 |
Make | NSU | NSU |
Model | NSU 501 TS | NSU 501 SS |
Category | Allround | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Amac | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 494 | 494 |
Power (kw) | 8 | 14.6 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 80 | 80 |
Stroke (mm) | 99 | 99 |
Ignition | Magneto Bosch | - |
Chassis | ||
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Double steel | - |
Front tyre | 3.50-26 | 2.50-26 |
Rear tyre | 4-27 | 3.25-26 |
Seat | - | Single |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,390 | 1,390 |
Dry weight (kg) | 185 | 158 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0432 | 0.0924 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 100 | 125 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 11 |
Oil capacity (l) | 2 | - |