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NSU 251 OSL
1937Sportbike

NSU 251 OSL

Key specifications

Engine
242 cc
Power
11 HP
Weight
126 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
3.0 L
Transmission
4-speed
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
NSU
Model
251 OSL
Category
Sport
Starter
Kick
Power
10.50 HP (7.7 kW)) @ 5200 RPM
Gearbox
4-speed
Ignition
Battery-Bosch
Top Speed
100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Fuel System
Carburettor
Bore X Stroke
64.0 x 75.0 mm (2.5 x 3.0 inches)
Displacement
242.00 ccm (14.77 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel Consumption
2.30 litres/100 km (43.5 km/l or 102.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases
O2
g/km. (
O2
-
Carbon
dioxide emission)
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain
Dry Weight
126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
Fuel Capacity
11.50 litres (3.04 gallons)
Overall Width
760 mm (29.9 inches)
Overall Height
1,000 mm (39.4 inches)
Overall Length
2,000 mm (78.7 inches)
Power Weight Ratio
0.0833 HP/kg
Seat
Single spring-mounted
Wheels
Spoked
Rear Tyre
3-19
Frame Type
Open double steel
Front Tyre
3-19
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)