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1954Sportbike
NSU Sportsmax
Key specifications
Engine
247 cc
Power
28 HP
Weight
112 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
5.8 L
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- NSU
- Model
- Sportsmax
- Category
- Sport
- Starter
- Kick
- Power
- 28.00 HP (20.4 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
- Ignition
- Coil
- Fuel System
- Carburettor. Amal
- Bore X Stroke
- 69.0 x 66.0 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
- Compression
- 7.4:1
- Displacement
- 247.00 ccm (15.07 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Oil & air
- Engine Details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Lubrication System
- Dry sump
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Chain
- Dry Weight
- 112.0 kg (246.9 pounds)
- Fuel Capacity
- 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons)
- Overall Width
- 500 mm (19.7 inches)
- Overall Height
- 950 mm (37.4 inches)
- Overall Length
- 1,960 mm (77.2 inches)
- Power Weight Ratio
- 0.2500 HP/kg
- Seat
- Single
- Wheels
- Spoked
- Front Tyre
- 2.75-18
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear Suspension
- Telescopic