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1935Sportbike
NSU 501 OSL
Key specifications
Engine
494 cc
Power
22 HP
Weight
150 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
3.3 L
Transmission
4-speed
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- NSU
- Model
- 501 OSL
- Category
- Sport
- Starter
- Kick
- Power
- 22.00 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 5150 RPM
- Gearbox
- 4-speed
- Top Speed
- 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
- Fuel System
- Carburettor. Graetzin KE 27/45
- Bore X Stroke
- 80.0 x 99.0 mm (3.1 x 3.9 inches)
- Displacement
- 494.00 ccm (30.14 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Air
- Engine Details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Dry Weight
- 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
- Fuel Capacity
- 12.30 litres (3.25 gallons)
- Overall Width
- 850 mm (33.5 inches)
- Overall Height
- 1,000 mm (39.4 inches)
- Overall Length
- 2,180 mm (85.8 inches)
- Power Weight Ratio
- 0.1467 HP/kg
- Seat
- Single
- Wheels
- Spoked
- Rear Tyre
- 3.25-19
- Frame Type
- Steel
- Front Tyre
- 3.25-19
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)