| Attribute | NSU 501 TS 1936 × | NSU 501 TS 1935 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1936 | 1935 |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | NSU 501 TS | NSU 501 TS |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 494 | 494 |
| Power (kw) | 10.2 | 8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 80 | 80 |
| Stroke (mm) | 99 | 99 |
| Ignition | Magneto Bosch | 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 | Double steel |
| Front tyre | 3.50-26 | 3.50-26 |
| Rear tyre | 4-27 | 4-27 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,390 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 185 | 185 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0551 | 0.0432 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 100 | 100 |