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NSU Max
1953Sportbike

NSU Max

Key specifications

Engine
247 cc
Power
15 HP
Weight
150 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Transmission
4-speed
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
NSU
Model
Max
Category
Sport
Starter
Kick
Power
15.00 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 5800 RPM
Gearbox
4-speed
Top Speed
115.0 km/h (71.5 mph)
Fuel System
Carburettor. Bing
Bore X Stroke
69.0 x 66.0 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Displacement
247.00 ccm (15.07 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain
Dry Weight
150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
Overall Width
670 mm (26.4 inches)
Overall Height
990 mm (39.0 inches)
Overall Length
2,030 mm (79.9 inches)
Power Weight Ratio
0.1000 HP/kg
Seat
Single
Wheels
Spoked
Rear Tyre
3.25-19
Front Tyre
3.25-19
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)