| Attribute | NSU Supermax 1958 × | NSU Max 1956 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1958 | 1956 |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | NSU Supermax | NSU Max |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing HD 2/26 | Carburettor. Bing |
| Displacement (cm³) | 247 | 247 |
| Power (kw) | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 69 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Steel | - |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Single | Single |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 174 | 155 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0753 | 0.08 |
| Overall height (mm) | 990 | 990 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,030 | 2,030 |
| Overall width (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 126 | 126 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | - |