Maico MD 50 (1971-76)

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.

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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