NSU Lux / Superlux

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)

Right after its launch in 1951, it was clear that the NSU Lux marked the start of a new era in motorcycle production. The Lux was primarily configured for ride comfort and with its forked front axle it represented the most modern solution for a motorcycle front fork. The tank and all bare parts were chrome-plated, giving the motorcycle an extremely desirable look.