Attribute | ![]() NSU Lux 1954 × | ![]() NSU Sportsmax 1955 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1954 | 1955 |
Make | NSU | NSU |
Model | NSU Lux | NSU Sportsmax |
Category | Sport | Sport |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor. Amal |
Displacement (cm³) | 198 | 247 |
Power (kw) | 8 | 20.4 |
Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 62 | 69 |
Stroke (mm) | 66 | 66 |
Fuel control | - | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Ignition | - | Coil |
Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
Compression | 6.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Chassis | ||
Rear suspension | - | Telescopic |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front tyre | 3-19 | 2.75-18 |
Rear tyre | 3-19 | - |
Seat | Single spring-mounted | Single |
Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 135 | 112 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.0593 | 0.1821 |
Overall height (mm) | 990 | 950 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,030 | 1,960 |
Overall width (mm) | 670 | 500 |
Performance | ||
Fuel capacity (l) | 11.5 | - |