The Maico Consul was a motorcycle produced in 1938-39, equipped with a single-cylinder, two-stroke engine and a capacity of 143cc. Its power output was 5.5 hp at 5200 rpm, and it had a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). The fuel system used a Greatzin carburetor with a single chrome silencer for the exhaust. The bike had a double closed tube frame and steel, laced wire spoke wheels with 2.50 x 19 inch tires. The front and rear brakes were both drum brakes, and the bike weighed 85 kg (187 lbs). The bike had a 3-speed, manual transmission and a chain for final drive. The starting mechanism was either a kick or push. The Maico Consul was a classic motorcycle, and its design and specifications have now become a source of inspiration for modern designers.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico Consul
| Year | 1938 – 39 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 143 cc / 8.7 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 48 x 54 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Fuel system | Greatzin carburetor |
| Exhaust | Single, chrome silencer |
| Starting | Kick/push |
| Max Power | 4.04 kW / 5.5 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Transmission | 3-Speed, manual |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double closed tube |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 2.50 x 19 in |
| Front Brake | Drum, 125 mm |
| Rear Brake | Drum, 125 mm |
| Wet Weight | 85 kg / 187 lbs |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h / 50 mph |
