Target audience:
Everyday riders and commuters in post-war Germany; entry-level powered two-wheeler
Intended user:
Owners performing routine care and basic servicing themselves
Manual audience:
Suitable for DIY owners and vintage vehicle restorers
Design concept:
Lightweight, simple two-stroke moped with pedal start
Ease of maintenance:
Minimal tooling required; simple carburetor and ignition systems
Variants:
Offered in multiple versions including Quickly, Quickly N and Quickly TT
Manual type:
Factory owners manual
Language:
German (original); English translation available
Page count:
N/A - varies by edition and variant
Coverage:
Operation, controls, care, lubrication, minor adjustments
Delivery method:
Instant digital download
Binding:
Digital (PDF document)
Compatibility:
Printable on standard paper; viewable on any PDF reader
Engine:
49 cc two-stroke single cylinder; operation and care
Fuel system:
Carburetor identification, adjustment and cleaning
Ignition system:
Flywheel magneto, spark plug service and timing checks
Transmission:
Two-speed gear unit operation and shifting instructions
Final drive:
Chain drive lubrication and adjustment
Wheels and brakes:
Brake adjustment, wheel removal, tire care
Frame and suspension:
Front fork and rear suspension care
Electrical equipment:
Lighting, horn and wiring overview
Lubrication points:
Complete lubrication chart and intervals
Starting procedure:
Pedal start procedure, cold and warm starting
Fuel mixing:
Two-stroke oil-to-fuel mixing ratios
Carburetor adjustment:
Idle and needle setting instructions
Spark plug service:
Electrode gap checking and cleaning
Chain tension:
Measurement and adjustment procedure
Brake adjustment:
Hand and pedal brake free play adjustment
Tire pressure:
Recommended inflation pressures
Storage:
Off-season storage and recommissioning guidance
Troubleshooting:
Common fault diagnosis: no start, poor running, loss of power
Tools:
Onboard tool kit contents and basic tool requirements
Level:
Owner level: operation, care and minor servicing
Torque data:
Limited; general tightening guidance only
Wiring diagrams:
Simplified lighting/ignition wiring overview
Overhaul coverage:
N/A - full engine rebuild not covered in owners manual
Parts catalog:
N/A - not included; separate NSU parts book exists
Part numbers:
Referenced where applicable in maintenance sections
Replacement parts:
Guidance on genuine NSU parts usage
Consumables:
Spark plug, chain, brake and bulb specifications included
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine type:
Single cylinder two-stroke, air-cooled
Displacement:
49 cc (typically 0.038-0.049 L depending on variant)
Bore and stroke:
N/A - varies by variant; see factory data plate
Compression ratio:
N/A - not specified in owners manual
Power output:
Approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hp depending on variant
Cooling:
Forced air / free air cooling
Fuel system:
Float carburetor (Bing or Amal type depending on variant)
Fuel type:
Petrol with two-stroke oil premix
Fuel tank capacity:
Approximately 5 liters
Oil mixture:
Per manual mixing chart; era-typical 1:25 to 1:50 ratios
Standard transmission:
Two-speed gearbox with twist-grip or lever shift (variant dependent)
Optional transmission:
Single-speed automatic ( centrifugal clutch ) versions on some Quickly models
Clutch:
Wet multi-plate clutch
Final drive:
Chain drive to rear wheel
Lubrication:
Gearbox oil per manual specification
Wheelbase:
N/A - not stated in owners manual
Overall length:
N/A - not stated in owners manual
Curb weight:
Approximately 50-55 kg depending on variant
Tire size:
Era-typical 2.25 x 19 or similar; see manual pressure table
Seat height:
N/A - not specified for this model
Crash test ratings:
N/A - mopeds of this era were never crash tested
Brakes:
Internally expanding drum brakes, front and rear
Lighting:
Headlight, taillight and rear reflectors powered by magneto
Horn:
Magneto-powered horn
Rider protection:
Chain guard, enclosed exhaust, splash guards
Pedals:
Folding pedals for assisted starting and pedaling
Ignition:
Flywheel magneto ignition
Lighting:
6V magneto-powered lighting set (variant dependent)
Speedometer:
Mechanical drive speedometer on higher-spec variants
Infotainment:
N/A - not applicable for this vehicle type
Driver assistance:
N/A - not applicable for this era
Daily checks:
Fuel level, tire pressure, brake function, lights
Lubrication:
Chain and control cables at regular intervals per chart
Spark plug:
Inspect, clean and gap-check frequently in dusty use
Carburetor:
Periodic cleaning of jets and float chamber
Decarbonizing:
Periodic exhaust and cylinder head carbon removal (two-stroke requirement)
Fuel:
Petrol mixed with two-stroke oil per manual ratio chart
Gearbox oil:
Engine oil per manual specification and capacity
Chain lubricant:
Gear oil or chain grease per manual guidance
Carbon build-up:
Two-stroke engines require regular decarbonizing
Spark plug fouling:
Common with incorrect oil mixture ratios
Chain wear:
Frequent chain tension and lubrication checks essential
Magneto points:
Contact breaker cleaning and gapping for reliable starting
Manufacturer:
NSU Motorenwerke AG, Neckarsulm, Germany
Brand background:
NSU was one of the world's largest motorcycle manufacturers in the 1950s; later merged into Auto Union (Audi)
Production location:
Neckarsulm, Germany
Introduction:
Launched 1953 as a lightweight moped for post-war mobility
Variants:
Quickly, Quickly N, Quickly TT with rising performance and trim
Production run:
1953 to 1962; one of NSU's best-selling mopeds