NSU 501 TS: history, specs, pictures
The NSU 501 TS was a single cylinder, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1930 and 1936. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 13.68 HP (10.2 KW) @ 4350 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 80.0mm bore x 99.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 494.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-26 front tire and a 4-27 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 501 TS was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.72 inches (1390 mm) long.
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| NSU 501 TS | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1930 - 1936 |
| Class | Sidecar |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 80.0mm x 99.0mm |
| Top Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 13.68 HP (10.2 KW) @ 4350RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Ignition | magneto bosch |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.50-26 |
| Rear Tire | 4-27 |
| Wheelbase | 54.72 inches (1390 mm) |
| Length | 82.68 inches (2100 mm) |
| Width | 32.68 inches (830 mm) |
| Height | 40.94 inches (1040 mm) |
| Weight | 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The NSU 501 TS was a single cylinder, four-stroke Sidecar motorcycle produced by NSU between 1930 and 1936. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 13.68 HP (10.2 KW) @ 4350 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 80.0mm bore x 99.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 494.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 3-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-26 front tire and a 4-27 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The 501 TS was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.72 inches (1390 mm) long.