Maico GM Star 250E (1986)

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The Maico GM Star 250E is a 1986 motorcycle with a single cylinder, two-stroke, SOHC engine, and a capacity of 247cc. The bike has a water-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 14.7:1. It also has a Bing V54-2, 38mm carburetor, an MOTOPLAT electronic ignition, and a wet, multi-disc clutch. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 36 kW / 49 hp at 8000 rpm (restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp) and is equipped with a 5-speed transmission, chain drive, and steel alloy, laced wire spoke wheels. The front and rear brakes are disc brakes, and both suspension systems are fully hydraulic. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with a 42mm tube, and the rear has the Maico twin link with ~Ahlins shock. With a wheelbase of 1480mm / 58.3 in, the motorcycle has a ground clearance of 384mm / 15.1 in., and a seat height of 960mm / 37.8 in. The bike has a wet weight of 105 kg / 231 lbs and a fuel capacity of 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico GM Star 250E

Year: 1986
Engine: Single cylinder, two sroke, SOHC
Capacity: 247 cc / 15.1 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70 mm
Cooling System: Water cooled
Compression Ratio: 14.7:1
Carburetor: Bing V54-2, 38 mm
Exhaust: S.E.E.S. system
Ignition: MOTOPLAT electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 36 kW / 49 hp @ 8000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp)
Clutch: Wet, multi disc
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Chrom-moly
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork, 42 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 305 mm / 12 in
Rear Suspension: Maico twin link with ~Ahlins shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 350 mm / 14 in
Front Brakes: Disc
Rear Brakes: Disc
Wheels: Steel alloy, laced wire spokes
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 21 in.
Rear Tyre: 4.10 x 18 in.
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 58.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 384 mm / 15.1 in.
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Wet Weight: 105 kg / 231 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal

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Bimota HB2 (1982 )

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The Bimota HB2 is a rare motorcycle produced in 1982, with only 193 units made. Its engine is an air-cooled, four-stroke transverse four-cylinder with a capacity of 901cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The induction system uses four 32mm Keihin carbs, while ignition is inductive electronic. The motorcycle features a tubular steel space-frame and Italia front suspension with 8 settings, as well as a slightly backward-facing De Carbon shock absorber at the rear with 10 settings. The front brakes consist of 2x 200mm discs, while the rear has a single 200mm disc. The motorcycle’s dry weight is 200kg, and it can reach a top speed of 231km/h or 143.5mph. It was reviewed positively in publications such as Solo.Moto, Motorrad, and Motociclismo.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota HB2

Year: 1982
Production: 193 units
Engine: Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 901cc / 55 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 64.5 X 69 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Cooling System: Air / oil cooled
Induction: 4x 32mm Keihin carbs
Ignition: Inductive electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 77 Nm / 7.9 kgf-m / 56.8 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel space-frame
Front Suspension: Italia with 8 settings with magnesium tubes
Rear Suspension: Slightly backward facing De Carbon shock absorber with 10 settings.
Front Brakes: 2x 200mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 200mm disc
Dry weight: 200 kg / 440.9 lbs
Top Speed: 231 km/h / 143.5 mph
Road Test: Solo.Moto 1984 Motorrad HB2 HB3 KB3SB3 Motociclismo HB2 HB3

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