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.

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