Maico M150 (1950)

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