Positioned in NSU's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1952 NSU Lux utilizes a 198 cc (12.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 5,250 rpm. With a specific output of 55.6 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 Lux measures 135 kg (298 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.27 kg per horsepower). The 11.5-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 460 km (286 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1951 to 1954, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
55.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (12.27 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~460 km (286 mi)
Engine
Displacement198.0 ccm (12.08 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 5250 RPM
Compression6.0:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 66.0 mm (2.4 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Bing
CoolingAir
Performance
Top Speed95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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