Maico F100 Piccolo / Derby (1934 -39)

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.

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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