Maico Wiesel

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Maico Wiesel
Manufacturer
Production 1955
Engine
Single cylinder, two stroke, Sachs
Compression ratio 6:1
Top Speed 35 km/h / 22 mph
Fuel System Carburetor, Bing, setting HD 56/ND 2.10
Spark Plug NGK BR6HIX
Transmission 2-Speed
Frame Open top tube frame
Brakes Drums, 90 mm
Front Tire 2.00 x 23 in.
Rear Tire 2.00 x 23 in.
Wheelbase 1200 mm / 47.2 in.
Weight 33 kg / 73 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 35 km/h / 22 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, two stroke, Sachs. The engine featured a 6:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Twin disc.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.00 x 23 in. front tire and a 2.00 x 23 in. rear tire. The Wiesel was fitted with a 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 33 kg / 73 lbs. The wheelbase was 1200 mm / 47.2 in. long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Maico Wiesel







Make Model Maico Wiesel
Year 1955
Engine Type Single cylinder, two stroke, Sachs
Bore X Stroke 38 x 42 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 6:1
Fuel System Carburetor, Bing, setting HD 56/ND 2.10
Mixture 1:25
Electrical System Bosh LM / UR 1/115/3 R1 6V 3W
Spark Plug NGK BR6HIX
Starting Through trappers
Max Power 0.74 kW / 1.0 hp @ 4000 rpm
Clutch Twin disc
Transmission 2-Speed
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratio 1st 2.89 / 2nd 1.77:1
Frame Open top tube frame
Brakes Drums, 90 mm
Wheels Steel, wire spokes
Front Tire 2.00 x 23 in.
Rear Tire 2.00 x 23 in.
Dimensions Lenght: 1830 mm / 72.0 in. Width: 580 mm / 22.8 in. Height: 980 mm / 38.6 in.
Wheelbase 1200 mm / 47.2 in.
Ground Clearance 140 mm / 5.5 in.
Dry Weight 33 kg / 73 lbs
Fuel Capacity 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal
Reserve 0.8 l / 0.21 US gal
Average Consumption 1.8 L/100km / 56 km/l / 131 US mpg
Top Speed 35 km/h / 22 mph