1959Sportbike
NSU Supermax
Key specifications
Engine
247 cc
Power
18 HP
Weight
174 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
3.7 L
Transmission
4-speed
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- NSU
- Model
- Supermax
- Category
- Sport
- Starter
- Kick
- Power
- 18.00 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
- Clutch
- Dry multiplate
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Top Speed
- 126.0 km/h (78.3 mph)
- Fuel System
- Carburettor. Bing HD 2/26
- 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
- 174.0 kg (383.6 pounds)
- Fuel Capacity
- 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)
- 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
- 0.1034 HP/kg
- Seat
- Single
- Wheels
- Spoked
- Rear Tyre
- 3.25-19
- Frame Type
- Steel
- Front Tyre
- 3.25-19
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear Suspension
- Swingarm