NSU Lux / Superlux (1951-54)

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The NSU Lux/Superlux motorcycle was produced from 1951-54 and had a production run of 62,850. It had a single cylinder, 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 198cc, producing a maximum power of 6.6 kW / 9 hp @ 5250 rpm (Superlux 8.1 kW / 11 hp @ 5200 rpm) and a top speed of 95 km/h / 59 mph (Superlux 102 km/h / 63 mph). It featured a steel central frame, 4-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The dimensions were 2030 mm in length and 1304 mm in wheelbase, with a dry weight of 135 kg / 298 lbs (Superlux 152 kg / 335 lbs) and a tank capacity of 11.5 l / 3 US gal. Available in black, blue, jade green, and red, the NSU Lux/Superlux was known for its air/oil cooled system, multi-disc clutch, and light battery igniter. The exhaust system featured a single steel exhaust and the carburetor was a BING AJ 22/02/16 (Superlux 24/02/34). The average consumption was 2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/L / 94 US mpg and operated on an oil/fuel mixture of 1:25.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: NSU Lux/Superlux

Year: 1951-54


Production: 62 850
Engine: Single cylinder, 2 stroke with flat shank and removable light alloy cylinder head
Capacity: 198 cc / 12.1 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 66 mm
Cooling: 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

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