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)
Horsepower 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 5250RPM
Fuel System carburetor. bing
Ignition battery
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3-19
Rear Tire 3-19
Length 79.92 inches (2030 mm)
Width 26.38 inches (670 mm)
Height 38.98 inches (990 mm)
Weight 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.04 Gallon (11.50 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 2.50 liters/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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).