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Maxi 175

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38 /100 Commuter
Power
12 HP
Top Speed
110 km/h
Engine
174 ccm

1964 NSU Maxi 175 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1964 NSU Maxi 175 sport motorcycle, NSU utilizes a 174 cc (10.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.3 HP (9 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 70.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1957 to 1964, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
70.7 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 174.0 ccm (10.62 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 12.3 HP (9.0 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Compression 7.8:1
Bore x Stroke 62.0 x 58.0 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 4-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Dry multiplate
Performance
Top Speed 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)
Chassis
Rear Suspension Two schock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.25-18
Rear Tyre 3.25-18
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Height 1018 mm (40.1 inches)
Overall Length 1997 mm (78.6 inches)
Overall Width 655 mm (25.8 inches)
Other
Starter Kick
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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