Maico Enduro 250 (1979)

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.

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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