At the heart of the 1963 NSU Pretis classic motorcycle, NSU utilizes a 175 cc (10.7 cu in) oil & air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 85.7 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 Pretis measures 155 kg (342 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.33 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 333 km (207 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph).
Specific Output
85.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.33 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~333 km (207 mi)
Engine
Displacement175.0 ccm (10.68 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power15.0 HP (10.9 kW))
Compression9.0:1
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemTurbo. BING
LubricationWet pump - circulation
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plates
Performance
Top Speed120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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