Maico GS 440 (1992-93)

The Maico GS 440 is a single cylinder, two-stroke motorcycle that was produced from 1992 to 1993. It has a capacity of 438cc and a liquid-cooled cooling system. The fuel system is a Bing 40mm carburetor and lubrication is achieved through an oil bath. The exhaust is a single, upswept design on the right side. The bike has a kick-start and a wet, cable-operated clutch. The transmission is five-speed and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension is a Muller inverted air fork that is adjustable for compression and rebound. The rear suspension is a White Power aluminum piggyback and is adjustable for compression and rebound. The front brakes and rear brakes are both Grimeca, while the wheels are made of alloy with laced spokes. The front tire is a 3.00 x 21 Metzeler, and the rear tire is a 120/90 x 18 Metzeler All-cross. The bike has a length of 2184mm, a wheelbase of 1505mm, and a ground clearance of 383mm. The seat height is 960mm, and the bike weighs 103kg with a fuel capacity of 9.3L. The Maico GS 440 was reviewed positively by Dirt Bike magazine in June 1992.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico GS 440

Year: 1992 – 93
Engine: Single cylinder, two stroke, SOHC
Capacity: 438 cc / 26.7 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 82 x 83 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Fuel System: Bing, 40 mm carburetor
Lubrication: Oil bath
Exhaust: Single, upswept, right side
Starting: Kick
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Muller inverted air fork, adjustable for compression and rebound
Front Wheel Travel: 300 mm / 11.7 in.
Rear Suspension: White Power aluminium piggyback, adjustable for compression and rebound
Rear Wheel Travel: 345 mm / 13.5 in.
Front Brakes: Grimeca
Rear Brakes: Grimeca
Wheels: Alloy, laced spokes
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 21 Metzeler
Rear Tyre: 120/90 x 18 Metzeler All-cross
Dimensions: 2184 mm / 86 in.
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 383 mm / 15.1 in
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Wet Weight: 103 kg / 226 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.3 L / 2.2 US gal
Review: Dirt Bike, June 1992