The Maico F100 Piccolo or Derby is a motorcycle produced from 1934 to 1939. It has a single cylinder, two-stroke Fichtel & Sachs engine with a capacity of 98 cc and a maximum power of 1.8 kW or 2.5 hp. The cooling system is air-cooled and the fuel system uses a Fichtel & Sachs carburetor. The starting mechanism is a cycling pedal type, and the transmission is a 2-speed with a gearshift on the tank. The final drive is through a chain. The frame is a dual front tube, closed construction with dual coil spring front suspension and no rear suspension, only a spring-loaded saddle. Both front and rear brakes are drums with a diameter of 125 mm. The front and rear tires are 2.25 x 26 inches. The wet weight of the motorcycle is approximately 58 kg or 128 lbs, and it has a top speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico F100 Piccolo / Derby
| Year | 1934 – 39 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke, Fichtel & Sachs |
| Capacity | 98 cc / 6.0 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 48 x 54 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Fuel system | Fichtel & Sachs carburetor |
| Exhaust | Single |
| Starting | Cycling pedal type |
| Max Power | 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp |
| Transmission | 2-Speed, gearshift on tank |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Dual frint tube, closed |
| Front Suspension | Dual coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | None, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brake | Drum, 125 mm |
| Rear Brake | Drum, 125 mm |
| Front Tyre | 2.25 x 26 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 2.25 x 26 in. |
| Wet Weight | 58 kg / 128 lbs |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h / 37 mph |
