NSU 3 1-2 PS vs Indian A (1918)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU 3 1-2 PSstacks up against the Indian A. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU 3 1-2 PSIndian A
Model year19181915
Price
Engine499 cc500 cc
Horsepower6 hp
Weight80 kg
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Tires2.25-26 / 2.25-26 2.5-28 / 2.5-28

NSU 3 1-2 PS vs Indian A — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU 3 1-2 PS and the Indian A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU 3 1-2 PS brings 6 hp in a 80 kg package, while the Indian A counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: