NSU Lux & Superlux
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| NSU Lux & Superlux | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 62 850 |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 2 stroke with flat shank and removable light alloy cylinder head |
| Compression ratio | 1:6 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph (Superlux 102 km/h / 63 mph) |
| Ignition | Light battery igniter |
| Spark Plug | W225 T11 (Superlux W240 T1) |
| Transmission | 4 speed |
| Frame | Steel central |
| Wheelbase | 1304 mm / 51 in |
| Weight | 135 kg / 298 lbs (Superlux 152 kg / 335 lbs) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 95 km/h / 59 mph (Superlux 102 km/h / 63 mph).
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air/Oil cooled cooled Single cylinder, 2 stroke with flat shank and removable light alloy cylinder head. The engine featured a 1:6 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Multi disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
The bike weighed just 135 kg / 298 lbs (Superlux 152 kg / 335 lbs). The wheelbase was 1304 mm / 51 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
NSU Lux / Superlux
Right after its launch in 1951, it was clear that the NSU Lux marked the start of a new era in motorcycle production. The Lux was primarily configured for ride comfort and with its forked front axle it represented the most modern solution for a motorcycle front fork. The tank and all bare parts were chrome-plated, giving the motorcycle an extremely desirable look.
| Make Model | NSU Lux/Superlux |
|---|---|
| Year | 1951-54 |
| Production | 62 850 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 2 stroke with flat shank and removable light alloy cylinder head |
| Displacement | 198 cc / 12.1 cub in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil cooled |
| Clutch | Multi disc |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Ignition | Light battery igniter |
| Spark Plug | W225 T11 (Superlux W240 T1) |
| Carburetor | BING AJ 22/02/16 (Superlux 24/02/34) |
| Exhaust System | Single steel exhaust |
| Max Power | 6.6 kW / 9 hp @ 5250 rpm (Superlux 8.1 kW / 11 hp @ 5200 rpm) |
| Compression | 1:6 |
| Transmission | 4 speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel central |
| Dimensions | Length 2030 mm 80 in |
| Wheelbase | 1304 mm / 51 in |
| Wheels | 3.00 x 19 |
| Rims | 2.15 B x 19 |
| Dry Weight | 135 kg / 298 lbs (Superlux 152 kg / 335 lbs) |
| Tank Capacity | 11.5 l / 3 US gal |
| Oil/fuel Mixture | 1:25 |
| Average Consumption | 2.5 l/100 km / 40 km/l / 94 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph (Superlux 102 km/h / 63 mph) |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Jade Green, Red |
| Source | audi.com |