NSU 251 OSL: history, specs, pictures
The NSU 251 OSL WH was a single cylinder, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1933 and 1941. It could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 10.33 HP (7.7 KW) @ 5300 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 242.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3-19 front tire and a 3-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 251 OSL WH was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 317.47 pounds (144.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.59 inches (1285 mm) long.
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| NSU 251 OSL | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | 251 OSL WH |
| Production | 1933 - 1941 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 64.0mm x 75.0mm |
| Top Speed | 59 mph (95 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 10.33 HP (7.7 KW) @ 5300RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. amal |
| Ignition | battery-bosch |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3-19 |
| Wheelbase | 50.59 inches (1285 mm) |
| Length | 80.31 inches (2040 mm) |
| Width | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Height | 37.4 inches (950 mm) |
| Weight | 317.47 pounds (144.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 0.4 Gallon (1.50 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.30 liters/100 km (43.5 km/l or 102.27 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The NSU 251 OSL WH was a single cylinder, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by NSU between 1933 and 1941. It could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 10.33 HP (7.7 KW) @ 5300 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 242.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3-19 front tire and a 3-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 251 OSL WH was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 317.47 pounds (144.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.59 inches (1285 mm) long.