Maico Maicoletta (1954-66)

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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

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Honda VFR 750R RC30 (1990)

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The Honda VFR 750R RC30 (1990) is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-four cylinder engine and a capacity of 748 cc. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The bike delivers a maximum power of 74 kW/102 hp @ 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 76.5 Nm / 7.8 kgf-m / 56.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm. It has a 6-speed constant mesh transmission and a chain final drive. The bike has a twin-spar aluminum diamond frame, a front suspension of 41mm Showa cartridge forks, and a rear suspension of Pro-link single-sided swingarm with adjustable preload. The bike has 2x 296mm discs, and 2 piston calipers for front brakes and single 256mm disc, 1 piston caliper for rear brakes. The bike has a dry weight of 216 kg / 476 lbs and a fuel capacity of 19 litres / 5.0 gal. The bike has a top speed of 239.4 km/h /148.8 mph and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds. Overall, it’s a high-performing bike that’s suitable for both racing and everyday use.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VFR 750R RC30

Year: 1990
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 48.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Lubrication: Forced pressure and wet sump
Induction: 4x 36 mm Keihin CV
Ignition: Digitalized full transistor ignition
Spark Plug: NGK CR8EH9 or ND U24FER9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 74 kW / 102 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 65.7 kW / 88.2 hp @ 9800 rpm)
Max Torque: 76.5 Nm / 7.8 kgf-m / 56.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Primary Reduction: 1.939 (64/33)
Final Reduction: (sprockets) 2.6875 (43/16)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.8461 (37/13) 2nd 2.0625 (33/16) 3rd 1.6315 (31/19) 4th 1.3333 (28/21) 5th 1.1538 (30/26) 6th 1.0357 (29/28):1
Frame: Twin-spar aluminum diamond
Front Suspension: 41mm Showa cartridge forks, no external adjustment
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link single sided swingarm, adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.2 in
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 256mm disc,1 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 17 x 3.5 in.
Rear Wheel: 17 x 3.5 in.
Front Tyre: 120/70 VR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60 VR17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 100 mm / 3.9 in.
Dimensions: Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in. Width 700 mm / 27.6 in Height 1185 mm / 46.7 in.
Wheelbase: 1470 mm / 57.9 in.
Ground clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Dry Weight: 216 kg / 476 lbs
Wet Weight: 236 kg / 520 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 gal
Reserve: 3.5 Litres / 0.92 gal
Consumption average: 6.7 L/100/km / 15.0 km/l / 35.2 mpg
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 13.6 m / 44.6 ft
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 36.9 m / 121 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 193.7 km/h / 120.4 mph
Top Speed: 239.4 km/h /148.8 mph
Road Test: Moto Sprint Group Test

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