NSU Lux

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NSU Superlux, built in 1955

The NSU Lux was a motorcycle from NSU-Werke , Neckarsulm , which was built from 1951 to 1956. 78,845 units were produced.

construction

Two-stroke engine from the NSU Superlux

Based on the model of the smaller NSU Fox (1949 to 1954), the machine had a sheet steel frame (central press frame), a cantilever rocker arm and a front fork with a pushed short rocker arm. The hydraulic shock absorbers at the front and rear , however, were new .

A special feature of the engine was the "calm" air that flowed below the saddle into the frame and from there into the carburetor (see picture). This “detour” promised a particularly careful filtering through which, according to advertising, the wear on the cylinder was “reduced to a minimum”.

The larger NSU Max with a four-stroke engine was later developed from the LUX . In addition, the frame and chassis of the LUX have been reinforced for the higher engine power. Later, however, the frames and the chassis of LUX and MAX were standardized to simplify production. By exchanging the motor, a SUPERLUX can be turned into a SPEZIALMAX. All holes, threads and brackets are available.

Technical specifications

NSU Lux

NSU Superlux
NSU Lux from 1952
Speedometer of a NSU Lux from 1952
Technical data NSU Lux
Engine: Single-cylinder two-stroke engine with flat pistons and removable light metal cylinder head
Displacement:
bore × stroke: 		198 cm³
62 mm x 66 mm
Compression: 1: 6
Power: 8.6 hp
Rotational speed: 5250 rpm
Speed: 95 km / h
Weight: 135 kg
Transmission: 4-speed gearbox
Coupling: Multiple slices
Consumption / mixture:
tank capacity 		2.5 l / 100 km - 1: 25
11.5 liters
Carburetor: BING AJ 2/22/16
Ignition: Battery light igniter
Tires: 19 × 3.00
Number of pieces / year: 1951: 3,651 pieces
1952: 30,660 pieces
1953: 17,052 pieces
1954: 11,487 pieces (Lux + SuperLux)

NSU Superlux

NSU Superlux
NSU Superlux
NSU Superlux from 1955 in the German Two- Wheel Museum

Main differences between LUX and SUPERLUX:

  • Higher engine power
  • Larger tank ("buffalo tank" with 14 l capacity)
  • Aluminum full hub brakes as with the Spezialmax
Technical data NSU Superlux
Engine: Single-cylinder two-stroke engine with flat pistons and removable light metal cylinder head
Displacement:
bore × stroke: 		198 cm³
62 mm x 66 mm
Compression: 1: 6
Power: 11 hp
Rotational speed: 5250 rpm
Speed: 100 km / h
Weight: 152 kg
Transmission: 4-speed gearbox
Coupling: Multiple slices
Consumption / mixture:
tank capacity 		3.0 l / 100 km - 1:25
14 liters
Carburetor: BING AJ 2/24/34
Ignition: Battery light igniter
Tires: 19 × 3.00
Number of pieces / year: 1954: 11,487 (Lux + SuperLux)
1955: 13,395 pieces
1956: 2,600 pieces

Source:

See also

literature

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Technical data from nsu-zweitakter.de

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