In 1953 the famous NSU Max followed, a 250 cc motorbike with a unique overhead camdrive with connecting rods. All these new models had a very innovative monocoque frame of pressed steel and a central rear suspension unit. Albert Roder, the genius chief engineer behind the success story, made it possible that in 1955 NSU became the biggest motorcycle producer in the world. 126 km/h / 78.3 mph. In 1951, NSU launched the Max as an especially sporty and racy motorcycle. With 15 hp, it had the most powerful engine in the 250 cc class in Germany. From 1954 onwards it was given full-hub brakes, a "buffalo-style" tank and a power boost to 17 hp. In 1956, it was upgraded with front and rear forks to form the "Supermax".
NSU Lube Max, 250 cc, 1963 Motos antiguas, Motos de época, Coches retro
by Rick Schunk. NSU was at the very first Isle of Man TT race in 1907, where NSU's British manager, Martin Geiger, rode an NSU single to a fifth place finish. 1954 NSU Max TT. Claimed power: 21hp @ 7,000rpm. Top speed: 80mph (est.) Engine: 247cc air-cooled OHC single, 69mm x 66mm bore and stroke, 7.7:1 compression ratio. Bid for the chance to own a 1954 Caproni NSU Max 250 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #61,775. In this video we take a look a the absolutely stunning 1955 NSU MAX SPECIAL 250 motorcycle from the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum collection of motorcycles.. NSU Rennmax 250 1954. The Rennmax 250, like the Rennfox 125, made its debut in 1952. Although it did not win any world championship race that year, it nonetheless had all the qualities that were needed to stand up against the Moto Guzzis ridden by Lorenzetti and Fergus Anderson.
1955 NSU Max 250 AdamsGarage SODOMOTO
Needs Some Work - 1962 NSU Supermax 250. After World War II, NSU found themselves with factories that had been destroyed. But they were able to persevere and in 1952 they released the Max, one of the most popular quarter-liter bikes of the 50s - 97,120 bikes were sold. Fast forward four years and NSU introduced the Supermax, which featured. Specifications. Engine: single-cylinder four-stroke, dry sump with external oil tank and Micronic paper oil filter. Power: 18hp at 6900 rpm. Displacement: 247 cc. Bore x stroke: 69 mm x 66 mm. Compression ratio: 7.4:1. Spark plugs: W 240 T11, gap: 0.7 mm. Valvetrain: OHC, camshaft driven by Ultramax rods, hairpin-style valve springs. Carburetor. 1956 NSU Supermax Years produced: 1956-1963 Total production: 15,000 (est.) Claimed power: 18bhp @ 6,750rpm Top speed: 78mph Engine type: Overhead cam, air-cooled single Weight: 174kg (383lb) dry Price then: $700 (1956, est.) Price now: $3,000-$7,000. True love kept John Gary Brown and his 1956 NSU Supermax together. Well, that and a dead coil.. In 1955 the first man to ever exceed 200mph on a motorcycle at the Bonneville Salt Flats rode an NSU. In 1956 NSU introduced the Supermax with it's 250cc engine, larger gas tank, and dual rear suspension. Introduced in 1956, the NSU Supermax had a 250cc engine, larger gas tank and dual rear suspension. View our rare service manuals, pics and more.
NSU Max 250 1954 MB Vintage Vehicles
Test drive of the NSU Spezial Max 250cc model 251OSB/55 from 1956. New in at www.dutch-lion-motorbikes.com Location: Denver, CO. I pulled the swingarm off this past weekend to replace some mounts that a PO cut off that would hold the chainguard. I thought this bike was a 1953 based on the hubs and tank, but the shocks suggested it was newer. When I pulled the swingarm, I found someone had cut off the monoshock.
1) NSU Max Standard (Type 251 OSB) Production:. 1952-1954 Units built (Standard and Spezial): 1952: 62, 1953: 24403, 1954: 25528, 1955: 24254, 1956: 7400 Engine: 1 cylinder 4-stroke, dry sump with external oil tank and oil filter HP: 17 at 6500 rpm Engine displacement: 247 cc Cylinder diameter: 69 mm Piston stroke: 66 mm Piston to cylinder wall clearance: 0.05 mm 1955 NSU Max 1249192 - 250cc overhead cam single. Nicely restored example with very little use in the past 20+ years. Early 2023 recently received a light recommission - new battery, ignition timing, valve adjust and tidy up some wiring - runs / rides. New owner should plan on new tires and review before putting on more miles. Good value as a display piece or put some miles on it. Clear.
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Here is a timeline of the history of the company. 1873: NSU was founded by Heinrich Stoll and Christian Schmidt when they started a metal works shop called "Mechanical Shop for Manufacturing Knitting Machines.". 1800: NSU moved their production to Neckarsulm from Riedlingen op der Donau. It was called the Sportmax 250. In the Sportmax version the NSU technicians got 29 h.p. from the engine, while the production model was less than 20 h.p. The Sportmax 250 had a fine chassis and bell fairing that made it comparable to the Rennmax. The Sportmax was highly ma-neuverable and stable, thanks in part to its light weight—about 240.
