1960 NSU Motorcycles - three initials and what they stand for

NSU stands for Neckarsulm, the West German town where NSU has been established since 1873. ..Shown: NSU Supermax, NSU Prima, NSU Quickly TT-2

Also: The Cynophere - Invented by M. Huret, of Paris, France, and patented in the United States, December 14, 1875. The Cynophere consists of two large wheels, between which is a comfortable seat and rest for the feet. In front is a small guide wheel, the direction being controlled at will by a rod held in the right hand, while at the left is a brake by which the speed is regulated. Power is furnished by a dog within each of the side wheels, and so light is the draft that it is no more exertion for the dogs to run upon the treadway of the wheel than it is for them to go at the same speed at their own pleasure. The French Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to whom the subject was submitted by the inventor, unanimously endorsed the system. The vehicle is light and graceful in its mechanism, and can be used by ladies and gentlemen, without the slightest danger, discomfort or exertion. For pleasure purposes it is unsurpassed, and when fully introduced to the American public is destined to achieve a popularity far greater than that of the velocipede, while the moderate expense will bring it within the easy reach of all.

Also: Did you know that in 1922, a motorcycle was ridden all the way around the tracks of a roller coaster? That's right. It was on the occasion of the Los Angeles Motorcycle Club's 10th Annual Run to Santa Monica, September 17, 1922. Many games were held involving motorcycles..."Blick" Wolter announced that he would ride around the roller coaster tracks! The motorcycle he chose for this stunt was a four-cylinder Ace, which was very popular in the 20's...

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1961 NSU Motorcycle American Headquarters moves to Boston

Shown: NSU 250cc Super Max

NSU American Headquarters move $250,000 parts inventory from New Jersey to Boston. NSU enthusiasts all over America now have a brand new sales, service and parts headquarters at 394 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass. Its complete with the largest stock ever of NSU parts. NSU veteran Fred Ehrenfried remains as parts and service supervisor, with a complete staff of factory-trained personnel. Regina Clauberg continues as Administrative Assistant, and Donald Weagel remains as Sales Representative. Their rule is that all orders are shipped out within 24 hours.

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1961 NSU Supermax Road Test No. 114

From the very first moment that we saw the NSU Super Max we could tell that this was a machine designed with the motorcycling purist in mind. The Super Max is one of the cleanest and quietest models that we have ever had the pleasure to test. In over four weeks of intensive testing, with only an occasional dusting at the end of each day, our machine didn't have a single grease or oil spot on it. To be able to use the word immaculate regarding a motorcycle is usually quite difficult to do...

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1961 NSU Supermax Speedkit

Daytona: The Race that changed your racing chances

Here on this handsome asphalt track better known as the sports car battlefield - 47 motorcyclists raced their machines in the first FIM Lightweight Event ever held in Florida's racing capital. 38 gruelling laps later on the 1.66 mile course, Moto Kitano of Tokyo, riding a Honda got the checkered flag to win the lightweight race. Kitano, a factory rider rode his special-built factory machine, a 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft 250 cc (cost in the neighborhood of five figures, we understand). Second to him was Mike Hailwood of Oxford, England, riding another special factory job, a Mondial 250cc in the uppoer four figure cost class.

The real surprise performance of the meet, however, was the amazing showing made by the NSU's. The talented young Louis Giron of Guatemala City rode his NSU in third position. Followed by Jess Thomas, Fort Worth, Texas who, despite a bad start, raced his converted NSU Superman past 43 riders into fourth position. A fantastic proof of the success of NSU conversions.

This race proved one thing. The average racer has a better than average chance to enter the winner's circle. Expensive special factory machines are available to only a select few. "Production racers" proved no faster than NSU's. The average racer, with an NSU Speedkit can now convert any Supermax to a Supermax C-28 (28 HP) - the same machine Jess Thomas rode. And the Supermax costs just $599 - the Speedkit under $200 - altogether less than $1000. We'd suggest you see your NSU dealer in time for the Spring and Summer events or write to NSU Cycle Products of U.S.A.

Photos: top - Louis Giron in FIM Lightweight race riding an NSU 250cc; bottom left - Salvatore Soto of Guatemala City leads Jess Thomas out of the S curve; bottom rigtht - NSU Supermax C28 gets loving attention of L. Giron, D. Weagel and J. Soto

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1951 Ruins to Records - the dramatic story behind NSU

Contents: Silver Clang for the Cowbell - Joe Gee whips 25th Jack Pine on a Triumph Twin; The Big Circle - Blackie Bullock and Sam Parriott blaze cycle history at bonneville; Ruins to Records - the dramatic story behind NSU; A Race and a half for Billy Huber; Cactus Derby / Vern Hancock winner; BMW Geared for 1952; Blitzing the Velocette - standard 21 cu. in. single is smooth at 90; Payoff at Ulster; der Schotten circuit; Monza Madcap; more

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1974 Honda Elsinore CR125M

Cover: BJI editor and '92 125 Vintage National Champ Greg Bastek aboard his super-clean, original 1974 Honda Elsinore CR125M.

Features: 1974 Honda Elsinore CR125M; The Isle of Man; NSU Museum - German motorcycle history; Thrice Born F-3 - Phil Schilling's factory 175cc Ducati racer; Detroit Duo-Glide - A Police Pan from the motor city; Czech it out - Brand new CZ 125 and 1971 CZ 125 MXers; more

CR125-M CR-125 F3 CZ125 CZ-125

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1952 NSU MAX adopts principles of locomotive in new "ultramax" - Clear the Tracks!

For a long time the overhead camshaft has been the mark of a powerful four-cycle engine, but even today OHC jobs are few. The evident advantages of the overhead camshaft, the smaller mass of moving parts of the valve train - either chain or shaft drive, have permitted safer and more accurate high revving but have apparently failed to reach the production machine because of several reasons...

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1958 Vintage NSU / BMW Motorcycle Advertisement

Nice, vintage NSU / BMW logo ad, great for framing and displaying!

NSU Motorcycles: Super Fox, Maxi, Special Max, Super Max, Scrambler S20; Motorbike: NSU Quickly 50cc; Motorscooters: NSU Prima Deluxe, NSU Prima Fivestar

BMW Motorcycles: R26, R50, R60, R69

Butler & Smith, Inc. in the East

Flander Company in the West

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1961 International Six Days Trial rider D. Muller (Netherlands) leaps up muddy hill aboard his CZ

Cover: Top left, International Six Days Trial rider D. Muller (Netherlands) leaps up muddy hill aboard his CZ; Top Right, Matchless-mounted Don Surplice winner of Shamrocks Championship Hare and Hound; Below, novice TT competition at De Anza Park in Riverside, Calif.

Contents: Home Town Honors Resweber; NSU Super Max Road Test; Five Cycles to Guadalajara; ISDT; New Norton Navigator; Indian Summer Races at Harewood; BMW adds three new models for 1961; First Harley-Davidson Sprints arrive; Jawetta Mopeds new for '61; Riverside TT to Dorresteyn; more

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1960 NSU Supermax vintage motorcycle ad

Engineered for the rider who wants a special breed of lightweight.

While most companies treat the lightweight motorcycle as a kind of stepchild to their heavier models, NSU engineers, for the past 50 years, have concentrated on perfecting it. NSU doesn't manufacture heavier models; in fact, more than any other company, NSU made the lightweight popular...

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