NSU Prima V: history, specs, pictures
The NSU Prima V was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter motorcycle produced between 1956 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 5200 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 57.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 175.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.4:1 compression ratio.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via shaft drive (cardan).
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Prima V was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg).
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| Manufacturer | NSU |
|---|---|
| Production | 1956 - 1964 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.0mm x 57.6mm |
| Top speed | 56 mph (90 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 5200RPM |
| Fuel system | carburettor |
| Ignition type | battery |
| Battery | 6.4:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.50-10 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-10 |
| Dimensions | L 75.59 inches (1920 mm) W 25.59 inches (650 mm) H 37.99 inches (965 mm) |
| Weight | 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The NSU Prima V was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter produced by NSU between 1956 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 5200 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 57.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 175.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Prima V was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg).