301TS

1933 NSU 301TS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1933 NSU 301TS sport motorcycle, NSU relies on a 298 cc (18.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7 HP (5.1 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 23.5 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 301TS measures 130 kg (287 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.05 HP/kg (18.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 286 km (178 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 85 km/h (53 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1930 to 1933, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.