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NSU Maxi 175
1959Sportbike

NSU Maxi 175

Key specifications

Engine
174 cc
Power
12 HP
Weight
124 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
2.9 L
Transmission
4-speed
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
NSU
Model
Maxi 175
Category
Sport
Starter
Kick
Power
12.30 HP (9.0 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Clutch
Dry multiplate
Gearbox
4-speed
Top Speed
110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)
Fuel System
Carburettor. Bing HD 2/22
Bore X Stroke
62.0 x 58.0 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches)
Compression
7.8:1
Displacement
174.00 ccm (10.62 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Transmission Type Final Drive
Chain
Dry Weight
124.0 kg (273.4 pounds)
Fuel Capacity
10.80 litres (2.85 gallons)
Overall Width
655 mm (25.8 inches)
Overall Height
1,018 mm (40.1 inches)
Overall Length
1,997 mm (78.6 inches)
Power Weight Ratio
0.0992 HP/kg
Seat
Single
Wheels
Spoked
Rear Tyre
3.25-18
Frame Type
Steel
Front Tyre
3.25-18
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Suspension
Two schock