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Latest revision as of 22:17, 23 November 2019
Maico MD50 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1971 - 76 |
Engine | Single cylinder, two stroke, rotary valve inlet |
Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph |
Fuel System | Bing 20 mm carburetor |
Ignition | Flywheel magneto, Bosch |
Transmission | 6-Speed |
Suspension | Front: Hydraulic front fork Rear: Swing arm with spring legs |
Brakes | Front: Drum, aluminum full hub, 136 mm Rear: Drum, aluminum full hub, 160 mm |
Front Tire | 2.50 x 16 in. |
Rear Tire | 3.00 x 16 in. |
Weight | 91.5 kg / 202 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 95 km/h / 59 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooling cooled Single cylinder, two stroke, rotary valve inlet. The engine featured a 11.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, cable operated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.50 x 16 in. front tire and a 3.00 x 16 in. rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, aluminum full hub, 136 mm in the front and a Drum, aluminum full hub, 160 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic front fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm with spring legs. The MD50 was fitted with a 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal fuel tank.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Maico MD 50
Still more impressive for young German customers was the 50cc MD Maico (pictured above). Because this small motorcycle could be legally ridden at age 16, it was on every youngster's mind as a serious contender in a comprehensive fleet of German brands providing similar products. The advertisement spoke of 6.3hp in 1971, which was a pinch more than even Kreidler's 50cc Florett could offer at 6.25hp. What seems to be an academic difference today could be THE deciding factor for young purchasers at that time, not to mention the technical appeal of a six-speed gearbox and rotary disc valve!
Regrettably, with all that "bred of the racetrack" feeling, there was also a reputation of for experts only. Occasionally seizing pistons, even if not totally unknown by riders of Hercules, Zündapp or Kreidler 50cc motorcycles, were said to be caused by "overtuning" the engine. So market share remained low despite the bike's outstanding performance, demonstrated by Maico riders who painstakingly did their jetting homework and kept the carburetor's rubber seal tight.
Make Model | Maico MD 50 |
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Year | 1971 - 76 |
Engine Type | Single cylinder, two stroke, rotary valve inlet |
Displacement | 49 cc / 3.0 cub in. |
Bore X Stroke | 38 x 44 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooling |
Compression | 11.2:1 |
Fuel/oil Mixture | 25:1 |
Exhaust | Single, chrome |
Ignition | Flywheel magneto, Bosch |
Fuel System | Bing 20 mm carburetor |
Starting | Kick |
Max Power | 4.6 kW / 6.3 hp @ 8200 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
Transmission | 6-Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Front Suspension | Hydraulic front fork |
Rear Suspension | Swing arm with spring legs |
Front Brakes | Drum, aluminum full hub, 136 mm |
Rear Brakes | Drum, aluminum full hub, 160 mm |
Wheels | Aluminum alloy, laced wire spokes |
Front Tire | 2.50 x 16 in. |
Rear Tire | 3.00 x 16 in. |
Wet Weight | 91.5 kg / 202 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal |
Colours | Red, Blue, Orange |
Top Speed | 95 km/h / 59 mph |