NSU Prima V: history, specs, pictures

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The NSU Prima V was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter motorcycle produced between 1956 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 57.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 175.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.4:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via shaft drive (cardan).

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Prima V was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg).

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NSU Prima V
Manufacturer
NSU
Production 1956 - 1964
Class Scooter
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 62.0mm x 57.6mm
Top Speed 56 mph (90 km/h)
Horsepower 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 5200RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition battery
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Suspension Front: telescopic
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.50-10
Rear Tire 3.50-10
Length 75.59 inches (1920 mm)
Width 25.59 inches (650 mm)
Height 37.99 inches (965 mm)
Weight 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The NSU Prima V was a single cylinder, two-stroke scooter produced by NSU between 1956 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 57.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 175.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-10 front tire and a 3.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Prima V was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg).

In Media[edit | edit source]