Built around NSU's sport motorcycle platform, the 1963 NSU Supermax pairs a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18 HP (13.1 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 72.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 126 km/h (78 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's NSU archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1956 to 1963, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
