The Maico Enduro 500 is a motorcycle model from 1989 to 1990 with a capacity of 488 cc and a single cylinder, two-stroke engine. It has a 13.5:1 compression ratio, liquid cooling, and a Bing 40 carburetor. Equipped with a 12V 130W SEM ignition and a kick starter, it can produce a maximum power of 12.4 kW or 17 hp at 5600 rpm (restricted). The motorcycle features a five-speed transmission, a chain final drive, and an upswept, right-side single exhaust. The frame is made of Chrom Molybd~An Rohr material, while its suspension consists of a WP 48 at the front and MAICO Twin link Reiger shock absorbers at the rear. The brake system uses a single disc with a 260 mm, two-piston caliper at the front and a single disc with a 220 mm, single-piston caliper at the rear. The motorcycle weighs 109 kg or 240 lbs when dry and has a fuel capacity of 9.0 L or 2.6 US gal. It is available in blue and red colors and can reach a top speed of 100 km/h or 62 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico Enduro 500
| Year | 1989 – 90 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 488cc / 29.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 86.5 x 83 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Exhaust | Single, upswept, right side |
| Fuel System | Bing 40 oval carburetor |
| Ignition | 12V 130W SEM |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 12.4 kW / 17 hp @ 5600 rpm (restricted) |
| Clutch | Wet, cableoperated |
| Transmission | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Chrom Molybd~An Rohr |
| Front Suspension | WP 48 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 305 mm / 12.0 in. |
| Rear Suspension | MAICO Twin link Reiger shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 320 mm / 12.6 in |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 260 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 220 mm , 1-piston caliper |
| Wheels | Alloy, wire spokes |
| Front Rim | 3.00 x 21 in. |
| Rear Rim | 4.60 x 18 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 388 mm / 15.3 in. |
| Seat Height | 930 mm / 36.6 in. |
| Dry Weight | 109 kg / 240 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.0 L / 2.6 US gal |
| Colours | Blue, Red |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h / 62 mph |
