Maico Maicoletta (1954-66)

The Maico Maicoletta was a motorcycle produced from 1954 to 1966. It had a single cylinder, two stroke, SOHC engine with capacities ranging from 174 cc to 277 cc. The fuel system used a Bing carburetor, and it had a Bosch 6 volt pendulum electric starter. The bike had a maximum power output of 10.4 kW to 12.1 kW, depending on the engine size. The clutch was wet and cable operated, and the transmission had 4 speeds with a heel-and-toe shifter pedal. It had a tubular steel frame with pressed steel body panels, and front and rear suspension consisting of telescopic fork and swingarm with coil springs and dampers, respectively. The bike weighed 146 kg and had a seat height of 740 mm. It could achieve an average consumption of 4.0 L/100 km and had a top speed of 109 km/h. It was available in four colors: candy red, blue/silver, black/silver, and brown/beige.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico Maicoletta

Year: 1954-66

Engine: Single cylinder, two stroke, SOHC

Capacity: 174 cc / 10.6 cub in. 247 cc / 15.1 cub in. 277 cc / 16.9 cub in.

Bore x Stroke: 174 cc: 61 x 59.5 mm 247 cc: 67 x 70.0 mm 277 cc: 71 x 70.0 mm

Cooling System: Air cooling

Oil/Fuel Mixture: 1:24

Exhaust: Single

Fuel System: Bing carburetor

Starting: Bosch 6 volt pendulum electric starter

Max Power: 174 cc: N/A 247 cc: 10.4 kW / 14.0 hp @ 5100 rpm 277 cc: 12.1 kW / 16.2 hp @ 5100 rpm

Clutch: Wet, cable operated

Transmission: 4-Speed with heel-and-toe shifter pedal

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Tubular steel with pressed steel body panels

Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, steering damper

Rear Suspension: Swingarm with coil springs and dampers

Front Brakes: Drum, 6.5 in

Rear Brakes: Drum, 5 or 6 in.

Wheels: Steel

Front Tyre: 3.25 – 3.5 x 14 in.

Rear Tyre: 14 in.

Dimensions: Length: 2100 mm / 81 in. Width: 640 mm / 25 in. Height: 970 mm / 38 in.

Seat Height: 740 mm / 29 in.

Wet Weight: 146 kg / 322 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 11.9 L / 3.1 US gal

Average Consumption: 4.0 L/100 km / 25 km/l / 59 mpg

Top Speed: 247 cc: 109 km/h / 68 mph

Colours: Candy red, Blue/silver, Black/Silver, Brown/beige

Source: Wikipedia