| Attribute | NSU Lux 1954 × | NSU Sportsmax 1955 × |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |