NSU 201 OSL: history, specs, pictures
The NSU 201 OSL was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by NSU between 1933 and 1939. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 8.31 HP (6.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
| NSU 201 OSL | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1933 - 1939 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 58.0mm x 75.0mm |
| Top Speed | 56 mph (90 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 8.31 HP (6.2 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. amal |
| Ignition | battery-bosch |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3-19 |
| Wheelbase | 50.59 inches (1285 mm) |
| Length | 78.74 inches (2000 mm) |
| Width | 29.92 inches (760 mm) |
| Height | 39.37 inches (1000 mm) |
| Weight | 264.55 pounds (120.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 0.4 Gallon (1.50 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.30 liters/100 km (43.5 km/l or 102.27 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 58.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 198.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
ChassisEdit
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 201 OSL was fitted with a 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 264.55 pounds (120.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.59 inches (1285 mm) long.