Maico GP 250E (1986)

The Maico GP 250E was a highly powerful and popular motorcycle model produced in 1986. It featured a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 247 cc and a compression ratio of 15.5:1. The carburetor was a Bing 54/40 oval, and the engine was lubricated by a wet sump. The Maico GP 250E also had an electronic ignitions system produced by MOTOPLAT. The bike offered a maximum power of 36 kW / 49 hp at 8,000 rpm, with a restricted model that offered 12.5 kW / 17 hp. The clutch was wet and cable-operated, with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame was constructed using Chrom-moly and the front suspension featured a hydraulic telescopic fork with 42mm front wheel travel. The rear suspension consisted of a Maico twin link with an ~Ahlins shock offering 350mm rear wheel travel. The bike came equipped with steel alloy wheels with laced spokes, with a front tyre size of 3.00 x 21 in. and a rear tyre size of 4.10 x 18 in. The Maico GP 250E weighed 109 kg / 229.3 lbs and had a fuel capacity of 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal. The top speed of the bike was 100 km/h / 62 mph, and it was available in blue or red. Overall, the Maico GP 250E was a powerful, fast and reliable bike that was popular among motorcycle enthusiasts in the 1980s.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico GP 250E

Year: 1986
Engine: Single cylinder, two sroke
Capacity: 247 cc / 15.1 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70 mm
Cooling System: Water cooled
Compression Ratio: 15.5:1
Carburetor: Bing 54/40 oval
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: S.E.E.S. system
Ignition: MOTOPLAT electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 36 kW / 49 hp @ 8000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp)
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Chrom-moly
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork, 42 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 305 mm / 12 in
Rear Suspension: Maico twin link with ~Ahlins shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 350 mm / 14 in
Front Brakes: Disc
Rear Brakes: Disc
Wheels: Steel alloy, laced spokes
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 21 in.
Rear Tyre: 4.10 x 18 in.
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 58.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 384 mm / 15.1 in.
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Wet Weight: 109 kg / 229.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal
Top Speed: 100 km/h / 62 mph
Colours: Blue, red