Maico Enduro 500 (1989-90)

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.

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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