The Maico MD 50 is a 49cc, single cylinder, two-stroke motorcycle that was produced from 1971 to 1976. The engine features a rotary valve inlet and an air cooling system, with a fuel/oil mixture ratio of 25:1. The bike has a maximum power output of 6.3 hp at 8200 rpm, with a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension is a hydraulic fork, while the rear suspension is a swing arm with spring legs. The bike is equipped with drum brakes, and has aluminium alloy wheels with laced wire spokes. The fuel tank capacity is 13.5 L, and the bike has a wet weight of 91.5 kg. The Maico MD 50 is available in red, blue and orange, and has a top speed of 95 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico MD 50
| Year | 1971 – 76 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke, rotary valve inlet |
| Capacity | 49 cc / 3.0 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 38 x 44 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooling |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel/Oil Mixture | 25:1 |
| Exhaust | Single, chrome |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto, Bosch |
| Fuel System | Bing 20 mm carburetor |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 4.6 kW / 6.3 hp @ 8200 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic front fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with spring legs |
| Front Brakes | Drum, aluminium full hub, 136 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, aluminium full hub, 160 mm |
| Wheels | Aluminium alloy, laced wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 2.50 x 16 in. |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 x 16 in. |
| Wet Weight | 91.5 kg / 202 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal |
| Colours | Red, Blue, Orange |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph |
