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.

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