The Maico Enduro 250 was a 1979 motorcycle with a powerful single cylinder, two stroke engine with a capacity of 247 cc and a compression ratio of 12:1. It utilized a pre-mix lubrication system and a Bing V54/II 36 mm fuel system. The Motoplat electronic ignition ensured smooth starting with a kick. The motorcycle had a wet, multi-disc clutch and a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive. The frame was a double loop backbone box Chrom Moly design with Maico hydraulic air assisted conventional fork, 38 mm front suspension with a travel of 255 mm, and swingarm rear suspension with Corte Cosso reservoir shocks and also a travel of 255 mm. It had drum brakes with a front and rear size of 135 mm and 158 mm, respectively. The Maico Enduro 250 rested on alloy wheels with wire spokes and had a wheelbase of 1422 – 1470 mm and ground clearance of 300 mm. The seat height was 910 mm and the dry weight of the bike was 96 kg. The motorcycle had a maximum power of 27.9 kW / 38 hp at 7800 rpm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico Enduro 250
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:1 |
| Lubrication | Pre-mix |
| Exhaust | Single, upswept, left side |
| Fuel System | Bing V54/II, 36 mm |
| Ignition | Motoplat electronic |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 27.9 kW / 38 hp @ 7800 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc |
| Transmission | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.98 / 2nd 2.17 / 3rd 1.65 / 4th 1.25 / 5th 1.00:1 |
| Frame | Double loop, backbone box Chrom Moly |
| Front Suspension | Maico hydraulic air assisted conventional fork, 38 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel | 255 mm / 10.0 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, Corte Cosso reservoir shocks |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 255 mm / 10.0 in |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 135 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 158 mm |
| Wheels | Alloy, wire spokes |
| Wheelbase | 1422 – 1470 mm / 56 – 58 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Seat Height | 910 mm / 36 in. |
| Dry Weight | 96 kg / 212 lbs |
