The Maico 250 WR Cross Country motorcycle was released in 1976 and was equipped with a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 247cc. It had a compression ratio of 13.0:1 and a maximum power of 25 kW / 34 hp at 7300 rpm. The bike had a multi-disc, wet clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The frame was made of chrom molybd-an rohr and had a front suspension with internal springs and HD 315 oil. The front wheel had a travel distance of 191mm / 7.5in while the rear suspension had a swinging arm and Koni shock with adjustable rebound damping and a travel distance of 159mm / 6.25in. The bike had a ground clearance of 241mm / 9.5in and a wet weight of 118kg / 259lbs. The fuel capacity was 11L / 2.9 US gal. The bike was reviewed by Cycle World in February 1976.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico 250 WR Cross Country
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 67 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Oil Capacity | 1 L / 2.1 US pints |
| Carburetor | Bing, 36 mm |
| Exhaust | Single |
| Ignition | CDI Bosch |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 7300 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi-disc, wet |
| Transmission | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 29.22 / 2nd 21.27 / 3rd 16.18 / 4th 12.26 / 5th 9.80:1 |
| Frame | Chrom Molybd~An Rohr |
| Front Suspension | Maico fork with internal springs and HD 315 oil |
| Front Wheel Travel | 191 mm / 7.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, Koni shock with adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 159 mm / 6.25 in. |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 x 21 in., Metzeler |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 x 18 in., Metzeler |
| Rake | 31 degrees |
| Trail | 152 mm / 6 in. |
| Dimensions | Width: 876 mm / 34.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 241 mm / 9.5 in. |
| Seat Height | 876 mm / 34.5 in. |
| Wet Weight | 118 kg / 259 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11L / 2.9 US gal |
| Review | Cycle World, February 1976 |
