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.

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