Maico Blizzard (1955-62)

The Maico Blizzard was a motorcycle that was produced from 1955 to 1962. It featured a two-stroke, single cylinder engine with a capacity of either 177 cc, 247 cc or 277 cc, depending on the model. The engine was air-cooled and the fuel system featured a Bing 26mm carburetor. The motorcycle had an S.E.E.S. exhaust system and was started by kick. The maximum power was 11 kW or 15 hp. The clutch was wet and multiplate, and it had a four-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame was made from chrome molybdenum tube and the front suspension featured hydraulic shock absorbers while the rear suspension was a swing arm with springs. The front and rear brakes were both drum brakes and the wheels were made from alloy with wire spokes. The fuel capacity was 9.5 liters or 2.5 US gallons and the top speed was 115 km/h or 72 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico Blizzard

Year: 1955 – 62
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder
Capacity: 177 cc / 10.8 cub in. 247 cc / 15.1 cub in (specifications featured) 277 cc / 16.9 cub in
Cooling System: Air cooled
Fuel System: Bing 26mm carburetor
Exhaust: S.E.E.S. system
Starting: Kick
Spark Plug: NGK B8HVX
Max Power: 11 kW / 15 hp
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Chrom Molybd~An Rohr
Front Suspension: Hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension: Swing arm with springs
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Wheels: Alloy, wire spokes
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 L / 2.5 US gal
Top Speed: 115 km/h / 72 mph