The Maico GP400E was a single cylinder, two stroke motorcycle produced from 1977 to 1987 with a capacity of 354cc and a bore x stroke of 77 x76 mm. It had a compression ratio of 13.5:1, air cooling and a wet sump lubrication system, as well as a carburetor fuel system and a kick starting mechanism. The bike had a maximum power of 40 kW / 55 hp @ 8000 rpm and a wet weight of 106 kg / 234 lbs. The front suspension consisted of a telescopic fork with a steering damper, while the rear suspension featured twin shocks with coil spring. It had steel, laced wire spoke wheels with a front rim of 3.00 x 21 in and a rear rim of 4.10 x 18 in. The Maico GP400E came in three colours: red, yellow and black. It had a top speed of 100 km/h / 62 mph and received a review in Motorcycle Mechanics in 1977.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico GP400E
| Year | 1977 – 87 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 354 cc / 21.6 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 77 x76 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | S.E.E.S. system |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 40 kW / 55 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet , cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, steering damper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks with coil spring |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Rim | 3.00 x 21 in |
| Rear Rim | 4.10 x 18 in. |
| Wet Weight | 106 kg / 234 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 L /2.64 US gal |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h / 62 mph |
| Colours | Red, Yellow, Black |
| Review | Motorcycle Mechanics, 1977 |
