Maico 490 Alpha E SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Maico 490 Alpha E

Year:
1982

Engine:
Single cylinder, two stroke

Capacity:
488 cc / 29.8 cub in.

Bore x Stroke:
86.5 x 83 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Lubrication:
Wet sump

Recommended Oil:
Bel-Ray MC3

Oil Capacity:
0.60 L / 0.63 US quarts

Exhaust:
Upswept, right side

Fuel System:
Bing, V54, 40 mm carburetor

Spark Plug:
Champion N-2, NGK B9ES

Ignition :
Bosch, pointless

Starting:
Kick start

Max Power:
36.8 kW / 50 hp

Clutch:
Wet, multi-disc

Transmission  :
5-Speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Gear Ratio:
1st 2.28 / 2nd 2.17 / 3rd 1.65 / 4th 1.25 / 5th 1.00:1

Frame:
Dual down tube, full cradle, chrome-molydenum

Front Suspension:
Leading axle, Maico forks, 42 mm, Corte & Cosso

Front Wheel Travel:
310 mm / 12.2 in.

Rear Suspension:
Single shock

Rear Wheel Travel:
325 mm / 12.8 in.

Front Brakes:
Single leading shoe, drum 136 mm

Rear Brakes:
Single leading shoe, drum 160 mm

Wheels:
Aluminum alloy, laced spokes

Front Tyre:
3.00 x 21 in., Metzeler

Rear Tyre:
4.50 x 18 in., Metzeler

Rake:
28.5°

Trail:
126 mm / 4.96 in.

Wheelbase :
1510 mm / 59.5 in.

Ground Clearance :
372 mm / 14.6 in.

Seat Height:
960 mm / 37.8 in.

Wet Weight:
116 kg / 256 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
15 L / 4 US gal

Review:
Dirt Bike, June 1982