NSU 501T: history, specs, pictures
The NSU 501T was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by NSU between 1927 and 1929. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 4000 RPM.
Manufacturer | NSU |
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Production | 1927 - 1929 |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 80.0mm x 99.0mm |
Top speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
Horse Power | 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 4000RPM |
Fuel system | carburettor |
Ignition type | magneto |
Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: chain |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.50-26 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-26 |
Wheelbase | 54.72 inches (1390 mm) |
Dimensions | L 82.68 inches (2100 mm) W 32.68 inches (830 mm) H 40.94 inches (1040 mm) |
Weight | 348.33 pounds (158.0 Kg) |
Fuel capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
Oil capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 80.0mm bore x 99.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 494.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 3-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-26 front tire and a 3.50-26 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 501T was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 348.33 pounds (158.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.72 inches (1390 mm) long.