Attribute | ![]() NSU Konsul 2 1952 × | ![]() Velocette Thruxton 1966 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1952 | 1966 |
Make | NSU | Velocette |
Model | NSU Konsul 2 | Velocette Thruxton |
Category | Sport | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 499 |
Power (kw) | 16.1 | - |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 80 | 86 |
Stroke (mm) | 99 | 86 |
Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | - | Magneto |
Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
Compression | 6.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydralic telescopic forks |
Rear suspension | Hydraulic | Twin shock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front tyre | 3.50-19 | 3-19 |
Rear tyre | 4-19 | 3.25-19 |
Seat | Single | - |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | - |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 195 | 170 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0826 | - |
Overall height (mm) | 1,000 | 990 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,185 | 2,130 |
Overall width (mm) | 820 | 700 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 125 | - |
Fuel capacity (l) | 14.5 | 17 |