NSU 201 OSL: history, specs, pictures

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NSU 201 OSL
Manufacturer NSU
Production 1933 - 1939
Engine single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 58.0mm x 75.0mm
Top speed 56 mph (90 km/h)
Horse Power 8.31 HP (6.2 KW) @ 5000RPM
Fuel system carburettor. amal
Ignition type 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)
Dimensions L 78.74 inches (2000 mm)
W 29.92 inches (760 mm)
H 39.37 inches (1000 mm)
Weight 264.55 pounds (120.0 Kg)
Fuel capacity 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters)
Oil capacity 0.4 Gallon (1.50 Liters)
Fuel consumption 2.30 litres/100 km (43.5 km/l or 102.27 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
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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.

Engine

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.

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

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 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.