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| 'Maico GS250' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Maico]] |
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| Also called | GS 250 |
| Production | 1964 - 1992 |
| Class | [[:Category:Enduro motorcycles|Enduro]] [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 67.0mm x 70.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm fork |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 130/80-18 |
| Wheelbase | 58.31 inches (1481 mm) |
| Seat Height | 37.8 inches (960 mm) |
| Weight | 105.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Maico GS250 was a single cylinder, two-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Maico between 1964 and 1992. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 67.0mm bore x 70.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 247.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane & variable discharge openings.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet cable operated.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 130/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm fork. The GS250 was fitted with a 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 58.31 inches (1481 mm) long.
1964 - 1979 Maico GS 250
The Maico GS 250 was the lightest motorcycle in its class with nearly 100 kg of empty weight, at least against its competitors Hercules and KTM. The cream piece was the chassis, which characterized by good track and jump behavior.