NSU Prima D: history, specs, pictures

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The NSU Prima D was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter motorcycle produced between 1956 and 1960. It could reach a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 146.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.0:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 3-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4-8 front tire and a 4-8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equiped with a swingarm. The Prima D was fitted with a 1.93 Gallon (7.30 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg).

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NSU Prima D
Manufacturer
NSU
Production 1956 - 1960
Class Scooter
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 57.0mm x 58.0mm
Top Speed 50 mph (80 km/h)
Horsepower 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 5200RPM
Fuel System carburetor. bing aj
Ignition battery
Transmission Gear box: 3-speed
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 4-8
Rear Tire 4-8
Length 75.2 inches (1910 mm)
Width 26.77 inches (680 mm)
Height 37.4 inches (950 mm)
Weight 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 1.93 Gallon (7.30 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The NSU Prima D was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter produced by NSU between 1956 and 1960. It could reach a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 6.03 HP (4.5 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 146.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 3-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 4-8 front tire and a 4-8 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The Prima D was fitted with a 1.93 Gallon (7.30 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 271.17 pounds (123.0 Kg).

In Media[edit | edit source]