The NSU Lux/Superlux motorcycle was produced from 1951-54 and had a production run of 62,850. It had a single cylinder, 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 198cc, producing a maximum power of 6.6 kW / 9 hp @ 5250 rpm (Superlux 8.1 kW / 11 hp @ 5200 rpm) and a top speed of 95 km/h / 59 mph (Superlux 102 km/h / 63 mph). It featured a steel central frame, 4-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The dimensions were 2030 mm in length and 1304 mm in wheelbase, with a dry weight of 135 kg / 298 lbs (Superlux 152 kg / 335 lbs) and a tank capacity of 11.5 l / 3 US gal. Available in black, blue, jade green, and red, the NSU Lux/Superlux was known for its air/oil cooled system, multi-disc clutch, and light battery igniter. The exhaust system featured a single steel exhaust and the carburetor was a BING AJ 22/02/16 (Superlux 24/02/34). The average consumption was 2.5 L/100 km / 40 km/L / 94 US mpg and operated on an oil/fuel mixture of 1:25.
Technical specifications:
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 |
