NSU Max (1951-56) technical specifications

NSU Max is produced in 1951-56. Engine is Single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHC, displacement 247 cc / 15 cub in , produces power 11 kW / 15 hp @ 6500 rpm (1956: 13.2 kW / 18 hp @ 7000rpm). NSU Max top speed is 126 km/h / 78.3 mph. NSU Max wet weight is 165 kg / 364 lbs (1956: 174 kg384 lbs). NSU Max has 4 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model:	Max
Years:	1951-56
Production:	96 373 units
Engine:	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, OHC
Capacity:	247 cc / 15 cub in
Bore x Stroke:	69 x 66 mm
Cooling:	Air/Oil cooled
Lubrication:	Dry sump with external oil tank and filter
Oil tank:	2 L, SAE 20 (Winter SAE 10)
Clutch:	Multi-plate
Starting:	Kick start
Ignition:	Light battery igniter
Spark plug:	W240 T11, Gap: 0.7 mm
Carburetor:	BING 2/26/25
Exhaust System:	Single steel exhaust
Max Power:	11 kW / 15 hp @ 6500 rpm (1956: 13.2 kW / 18 hp @ 7000rpm)
Compression Ratio:	1:7.4
Transmission:	4 speed
Final Drive:	Chain
Frame:	Solid NSU sheetmetal frame
Front suspension:	Kurzarmschwinge, outside hydro shock absorbers
Rear suspension:	Swingarm, Kurzarmschwinge, outside hydro shock absorbers
Dimensions:	Length 2051 mm / 80.7 in
Wheelbase:	1311 mm / 51.6 in
Wheels:	3.25 x 19 (sidecar: 3.5 x 19 rear wheel)
Brakes (front and back:	160 mm drum brakes
Wet Weight:	165 kg / 364 lbs (1956: 174 kg384 lbs)
Tank Capacity:	12 l / 3.2 US gal
Average Consumption:	3.2 l/100 km / 31.3 km/l / 73.5 US mpg
Top Speed:	126 km/h / 78.3 mph