201TS

1930 NSU 201TS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by NSU for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1930 NSU 201TS relies on a 199.2 cc (12.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 4.5 HP (3.3 kW) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 3-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 22.6 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the 201TS measures 100 kg (220 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 283 km (176 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 65 km/h (40 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1930 to 1934, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.