The Maico M150 motorcycle was produced in 1950 and powered by a single cylinder, two-stroke, 143 cc engine with a maximum power output of 4.8 kW/6.5 hp. Lubrication was done through an oil bath and the fuel system included a Bing carburetor with an oil/fuel mixture of 1:25. The ignition was a 6-volt Noris alternator with battery ignition, and the motorcycle started via kick. The transmission was a 3-speed manual with a final drive chain. The frame was a double closed tube, and the front suspension had twin shocks while the rear suspension had a swing arm with twin springs. The wheels were made of steel with laced wire spokes and had front and rear tires measuring 2.50 x 19 inches. The front and rear brakes were both drums with a diameter of 125 mm. The exhaust system was twin and chrome, and the motorcycle was air cooled.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico M150
| Year | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 143 cc / 8.7 cub in. |
| Lubrication | Oil bath |
| Oic/Fuel Mixture | 1:25 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Fuel system | Bing carburetor |
| Exhaust | Twin, chrome |
| Ignition | 6-Volt Noris alternator with battery ignition |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp |
| Transmission | 3-Speed, manual |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double closed tube |
| Front Suspension | Twin shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, twin springs |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 2.50 x 19 in |
| Front Brake | Drum, 125 mm |
| Rear Brake | Drum, 125 mm |
