Maico GME500 (Star)
Maico GME500 (Star) | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1984 - 86 |
Engine | Single cylinder, two sroke |
Compression ratio | 12:1 |
Ignition | MOTOPLAT electronic |
Transmission | 5-Speed |
Frame | Chrom-moly |
Suspension | Front: Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm Rear: Maico twin link with Öhlins shock |
Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00 x 21 in. |
Rear Tire | 4.10 x 18 in. |
Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. |
Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8 in. |
Weight | 109 kg / 229.3 lbs (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Water cooled cooled Single cylinder, two sroke. The engine featured a 12:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 x 21 in. front tire and a 4.10 x 18 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm while the rear was equipped with a Maico twin link with Öhlins shock. The GME500 (Star) was fitted with a 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1480 mm / 58.3 in. long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Maico GM Star 500E
Anyone over thirty will no doubt remember with a certain
fondness the amazing Maicos from the late seventies and early eighties. The
outrageous 490 that set the benchmark by which every brand was judged.
Well the big Maico is back with a bang. Believed to be the most powerful two stroke 500cc production bike on the market the new model weighs in at 3kg less than the 08 450 Honda and produces an awesome 67 B.H.P. in standard form. A little tuning can easily see this raised to 72 B.H.P. and it still delivers the power like it always did, smooth and right from the bottom!. The handling is taken care of by White Power, Marzzochi and Reiger with hi end products being used in all other areas of the design and manufacture.
And if that isnt enough, Maico now produce a two stroke 700cc Motocrosser to order, rumored to produce around 80 B.H.P.
With the 250 and 320 as entry level models it really is a case of dial your own power!
Make Model | Maico GM 500E (Star) |
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Year | 1984 - 86 |
Engine Type | Single cylinder, two sroke |
Displacement | 488 cc / 29.8 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 86.5 x 83 mm |
Cooling System | Water cooled |
Compression | 12:1 |
Carburetor | Bing V54-2, Ø 38 mm |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Exhaust | S.E.E.S. system |
Ignition | MOTOPLAT electronic |
Starting | Kick |
Max Power | 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multi plate |
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 | Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00 x 21 in. |
Rear Tire | 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 (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) |