Sport · 1952
Rennmax
MotoLibrary Score
50 /100 Balanced
Power
39 HP
Top Speed
209 km/h
Engine
248 ccm
Technical Overview
1952 NSU Rennmax Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by NSU for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1952 NSU Rennmax utilizes a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 39 HP (28.5 kW) at 11,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 157.3 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1952 to 1953, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
157.3 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Power 39.0 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
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Who Is This Bike For?
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Beginner
A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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Best For
Sport & Track
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