NSU Lux / Superlux Make Model | NSU Lux/Superlux | Year | 1951-54 | Production | 62 850 | Engine | Single cylinder, 2 stroke with flat shank and removable light alloy cylinder head | Capacity | 198 cc / 12.1 cub in | Bore x Stroke | 62 x 66 mm | Cooling | Air/Oil cooled | Clutch | Multi disc | Starting | Kick start | Ignition | Light battery igniter | Spark plug | W225 T11 (Superlux W240 T1) | Carburetor | BING AJ 22/02/16 (Superlux 24/02/34) | Exhaust System | Single steel exhaust | Max Power | 6.6 kW / 9 hp @ 5250 rpm (Superlux 8.1 kW / 11 hp @ 5200 rpm) | Compression | 1:6 | Transmission | 4 speed | Final Drive | Chain | Frame | Steel central | Dimensions | Length 2030 mm 80 in | Wheelbase | 1304 mm / 51 in | Wheels | 3.00 x 19 | Rims | 2.15 B x 19 | Dry Weight | 135 kg / 298 lbs (Superlux 152 kg / 335 lbs) | Tank Capacity | 11.5 l / 3 US gal | Oil/Fuel mixture | 1:25 | Average Consumption | 2.5 l/100 km / 40 km/l / 94 US mpg | Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph (Superlux 102 km/h / 63 mph) | Colours | Black, Blue, Jade Green, Red | Source | audi.com | Right after its launch in 1951, it was clear that the NSU Lux marked the start of a new era in motorcycle production. The Lux was primarily configured for ride comfort and with its forked front axle it represented the most modern solution for a motorcycle front fork. The tank and all bare parts were chrome-plated, giving the motorcycle an extremely desirable look. |