NSU 351 OT: history, specs, pictures

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NSU 351 OT
Manufacturer
NSU
Production 1936 - 1939
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 75.0mm x 75.0mm
Top Speed 65 mph (105 km/h)
Horsepower 12.2 HP (9.1 KW) @ 5020RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.25-19
Wheelbase 50.59 inches (1285 mm)
Length 78.74 inches (2000 mm)
Width 29.92 inches (760 mm)
Height 36.61 inches (930 mm)
Weight 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.25 Gallon (12.30 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The NSU 351 OT was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by NSU between 1936 and 1939. It could reach a top speed of 65 mph (105 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 12.2 HP (9.1 KW) @ 5020 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 331.0 cubic centimeters.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 351 OT was fitted with a 3.25 Gallon (12.30 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.59 inches (1285 mm) long.

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