| Attribute | NSU Superlux 1954 × | NSU Maxi 175 1959 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1954 | 1959 |
| Make | NSU | NSU |
| Model | NSU Superlux | NSU Maxi 175 |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor. Bing HD 2/22 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 198 | 174 |
| Power (kw) | 8 | 9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 58 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Clutch | - | Dry multiplate |
| Compression | 6.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Rear suspension | - | Two schock |
| 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 | 3-19 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tyre | 3-19 | 3.25-18 |
| Seat | Single spring-mounted | Single |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 152 | 124 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0526 | 0.0726 |
| Overall height (mm) | 990 | 1,018 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,030 | 1,997 |
| Overall width (mm) | 670 | 655 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 100 | 110 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 10.8 |