NSU Lux: history, specs, pictures

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NSU Lux
Manufacturer NSU
Production 1951 - 1954
Engine single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 62.0mm x 66.0mm
Top speed 59 mph (95 km/h)
Horse Power 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 5250RPM
Fuel system carburettor. bing
Ignition type battery
Battery 6.0:1
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3-19
Rear Tire 3-19
Dimensions L 79.92 inches (2030 mm)
W 26.38 inches (670 mm)
H 38.98 inches (990 mm)
Weight 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg)
Fuel capacity 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters)
Fuel consumption 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
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The NSU Lux was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by NSU between 1951 and 1954. It could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 5250 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 198.0 cubic centimeters.

Chassis

It came with a 3-19 front tire and a 3-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Lux was fitted with a 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg).