NSU Maxi 175: history, specs, pictures

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NSU Maxi 175
Manufacturer
NSU
Production 1957 - 1964
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 62.0mm x 58.0mm
Top Speed 68 mph (110 km/h)
Horsepower 12.07 HP (9.0 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: dry multiplate
Suspension Rear: two schock
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Length 78.62 inches (1997 mm)
Width 25.79 inches (655 mm)
Height 40.08 inches (1018 mm)
Weight 273.37 pounds (124.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 2.85 Gallon (10.80 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The NSU Maxi 175 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by NSU between 1957 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 12.07 HP (9.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 174.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Maxi 175 was fitted with a 2.85 Gallon (10.80 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 273.37 pounds (124.0 Kg).