Positioned in NSU's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1955 NSU Superlux pairs a 198 cc (12.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 Superlux measures 152 kg (335 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.82 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1954 to 1956, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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