MAICO Pictures & data 1979
1979 MAICO line. Technical specifications at the bottom of page
Maico was famous for their strong and good handling machines. The 1979 line was the last bikes with the old frame. The ø38mm front fork offered 10" (255mm) travel and had a good reputation for beeing well damped. The engine was unchanged except for a minor port job. All in all it was a fine bike with excellent balance, powerful engine and good modern suspension.
The 1979 maico line is an attractive collectors item. The last and also the best year with the old frame layout. The GS models featured lights and was very popular for enduro.
The 125cc maico was an interesting bike. Notice the intake system. The 1979 model where the last for the 125cc model. Maico where never to manufacture a tiddler again.
Here comes an excellent 250. These bikes where awesome.
Note the engine. The newer design that came in 1978. This is the legendary flat, primary chain driven classical maico engine.
A beautiful 400cc from 1979 below.
| Technical specifications | MAICO 125cc | MAICO 250cc | MAICO 400cc | MAICO 440cc |
| Engine: |
2-stroke
single cylinder piston port air cooled
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| Displacement: | 124cc | 247cc | 386cc | 438cc |
| Bore/Stroke: | 67 x 70mm | 77 x 83mm | 82 x 83mm | |
| Compression ratio: |
12:1
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| Piston: |
forged
single ring Mahle
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| Carburetor: |
Rotary
valve Bing ø32
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Bing V54/II ø 36mm | ||
| Horespower: | 23HP / 7800RPM (DIN) | 38HP / 7800RPM (DIN) | 44HP / 6900RPM (DIN) | 48HP / 6900RPM (DIN) |
| Clutch: |
Wet
5+6 (11plates)
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Wet multi disk, 6 sintered and 6 steel plates (12), spring washers | ||
| Primary drive: | Duplex chain 2.28 |
Triplex
chain 1.86
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| Transmission: |
6
speed
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5
speed
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| Gear ratio: | 2.98/2.17/1.65/1.25/1.00 |
2.98/2.17/1.65/1.25/1.00
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| Air filter: |
Foam
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| Ignition: |
Motoplat
electronic
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| Lubrication: |
pre-mix
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| Frame: |
Double
loop, backbone box chrome moly steel
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| Fork: |
ø38mm
MAICO Hydraulic air assisted conventional fork. 10" (255mm) travel
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| Fork oil: |
10w
hydraulic oil
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| Rear suspension: |
Steel
swingarm on needle bearings. Corte Cosso reservoir shocks. 10" (255mm)
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| Front brake: |
Drum
brake, ø5.3" (135mm)
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| Rear brake: |
Drum
brake, ø6.2" (158mm)
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| Wheelbase: |
56-58"
( 1422-1470mm)
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| Ground clearance: |
11.8"
(300mm)
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| Seat height: |
36"
(910mm)
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| Dry weight: | 200Ibs (90Kg) | 212Ibs (96Kg) | 216Ibs (98Kg) | 218Ibs (99Kg) |