Maico GP 500E SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Maico GP 500E

Year:
1986 – 88

Engine:
Single cylinder, two sroke

Capacity:
488 cc / 29.8 cub in

Bore x Stroke:
86.5 x 83 mm

Cooling System:
Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio:
13.5:1

Carburetor:
Bing 54/40 oval

Lubrication:
Wet sump

Exhaust:
S.E.E.S. system

Ignition :
MOTOPLAT electronic

Starting:
Kick

Max Power:
45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 7000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp)

Clutch:
Wet, cable operated

Transmission  :
5-Speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Frame:
Chrom-moly

Front Suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm

Front Wheel Travel:
305 mm / 12 in

Rear Suspension:
Maico twin link with Öhlins shock

Rear Wheel Travel:
350 mm / 14 in

Front Brakes:
Disc

Rear Brakes:
Disc

Wheels:
Steel, 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:
109 kg  / 229.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
10.1 L / 2.7 US gal