Maico M250 SC (1984)
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
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