The Maico M175 is a motorcycle produced from 1951 to 1956. It has a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 197cc and a bore and stroke of 65 x 59.5 mm. Lubrication is done through an oil bath and the fuel mixture is 1:25. The bike has air cooling and a Bing carburetor. It also has a single, chrome exhaust and a 6-volt Noris alternator with battery ignition. The bike has a kick start and a max power of 8.1 kW / 11.0 hp at 5000 rpm. The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a single or double closed tube with twin shocks in the front and a plunger in the rear. The wheels are steel with laced wire spokes and the front and rear tires are 2.75 x 19 in. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes with a 150 mm diameter. The bike weighs 114 kg / 251 lbs and has a top speed of 96 km/h / 60 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico M175
| Year | 1951 – 56 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 197 cc / 12.0 cub in. |
| Bore and Stroke | 65 x 59.5 mm |
| Lubrication | Oil bath |
| Oic/Fuel Mixture | 1:25 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Fuel system | Bing carburetor |
| Exhaust | Single, chrome |
| Ignition | 6-Volt Noris alternator with battery ignition |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 8.1 kW / 11.0 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed, manual |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single / Double closed tube |
| Front Suspension | Twin shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Plunger |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 2.75 x 19 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 x 19 in |
| Front Brake | Drum, 150 mm |
| Rear Brake | Drum, 150 mm |
| Dry Weight | 114 kg / 251 lbs |
| Top Speed | 96 km/h / 60 mph |
