The Maico M250 SC (Supercross) is a 1984 motorcycle with a single cylinder, two-stroke engine and a capacity of 247 cc / 15.1 cubic inches. It has a liquid cooling system, Bing carburetor type 54, 38mm, and a single aluminum silencer exhaust. The ignition is Motoplat and has a kick starting system, with a Champion NZ spark plug. The gearbox has 5-speed transmission with a final chain drive with adjustable rebound suspension from a single shock ~Ahlins to reduce impact shock. It also has a Front Suspension Telescopic fork, air/oil, 42mm with a 310mm/12.2in Front Wheel Travel and a Rear Suspension of Single shock, adjustable rebound with 325 mm/12.8 in Rear Wheel Travel. The motorcycle has a wet weight of 105 kg / 231 lbs and a fuel capacity of 9 L / 2.3 US gal. It has a ground clearance of 372 mm / 14.6 in, seat height of 960 mm / 38 in, a trail of 126mm/4.96 in, and a rake of 28.5 degrees. The front and back tires are Metzeler with 3.00 x 21 and 4.50 x 18 sizes respectively. The Dirt Bike review in June 1984 reported that the motorcycle had trusted handling while jumping but could be hard to start.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico M250 SC (Supercross)
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 67 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel System | Bing carburetor, type 54, 38 mm |
| Oil/fuel mix | 32:1 |
| Exhaust | Single, aluminium silencer |
| Ignition | Motoplat |
| Starting | Kick |
| Spark Plug | Champion NZ |
| Transmission | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 22.07 / 2nd 17.20 / 3rd 13.22 / 4th 11.14 / 5th 9.40:1 |
| Rake | 28.5 degrees |
| Trail | 126 mm / 4.96 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1490mm / 58.6 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 372 mm / 14.6 in. |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 38 in. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, air/oil, 42 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel | 310 mm/ 12.2 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, ~Ahlins, adjustable for rebound |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 325 mm / 12.8 in. |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 x 21 Metzeler |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 x 18 Metzeler |
| Wet Weight | 105 kg / 231 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 L / 2.3 US gal |
| Review | Dirt Bike, June 1984 |
