NSU Delphin III: history, specs, pictures
The NSU Delphin III was a twin, four-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1951 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 211 mph (339 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 63.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.7 cubic centimeters.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-20 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 601.86 pounds (273.0 Kg).
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NSU Delphin III | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1951 - 1956 |
Class | Racing |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 63.0mm x 80.0mm |
Top Speed | 211 mph (339 km/h) |
Horsepower | 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 8500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.25-18 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-20 |
Length | 145.67 inches (3700 mm) |
Width | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
Height | 43.31 inches (1100 mm) |
Weight | 601.86 pounds (273.0 Kg) (dry), |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The NSU Delphin III was a twin, four-stroke Racing motorcycle produced by NSU between 1951 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 211 mph (339 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 63.0mm bore x 80.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.7 cubic centimeters.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-20 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 601.86 pounds (273.0 Kg).