1934Sportbike
NSU 501 SS
Key specifications
Engine
494 cc
Power
20 HP
Weight
158 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
2.9 L
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- NSU
- Model
- 501 SS
- Category
- Sport
- Power
- 20.00 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 4800 RPM
- Top Speed
- 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
- Fuel System
- Carburettor
- 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
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Chain
- Dry Weight
- 158.0 kg (348.3 pounds)
- Fuel Capacity
- 11.00 litres (2.91 gallons)
- Power Weight Ratio
- 0.1266 HP/kg
- Seat
- Single
- Wheels
- Spoked
- Rear Tyre
- 3.25-26
- Front Tyre
- 2.50-26
- Rear Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front Brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)