NSU 201R: history, specs, pictures
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| NSU 201R | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1928 - 1929 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 56.5mm x 80.0mm |
| Top Speed | 40 mph (65 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 3500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: belt |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.85-26 |
| Rear Tire | 2.85-26 |
| Wheelbase | 52.95 inches (1345 mm) |
| Length | 81.89 inches (2080 mm) |
| Width | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Height | 29.13 inches (740 mm) |
| Weight | 180.78 pounds (82.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The NSU 201R was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by NSU between 1928 and 1929. It could reach a top speed of 40 mph (65 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 4.43 HP (3.3 KW) @ 3500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 56.5mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 199.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.85-26 front tire and a 2.85-26 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 201R was fitted with a 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 180.78 pounds (82.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 52.95 inches (1345 mm) long.