1951 NSU Max Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in NSU's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1951 NSU Max utilizes a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Max measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1951 to 1956, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Weight
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Brakes
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Transmission
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