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[[Image:1956 Maico Taifun.jpg|right|thumb|200px|1956 Maico Taifun]]
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[[Image:1957-Maico-Tyfun.jpg|right|thumb|260px|1957 Maico Tyfun]]
The '''Maico Tyfun''' or '''Taifun''' is a 350[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Maico]] from 1954 through 1956.


The Tyfun had a sleek design with large sheetmetal panels. It was available with a 348cc 19HP two cylinder two-stroker from 1953-1956 and with a 395cc 22.5HP engine.  
The '''Maico Taifun''' or '''Tyfun''' is a 350[[cc]], [[twin cylinder]], [[four stroke]] or [[two-stroke]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Maico]] from 1954 through 1956.


The Taifun, Typhoon in English, was an incredibly advanced design in both styling and technical innovation.  It had a sleek design with large sheet metal panels. It was available with a 348cc 19HP two cylinder [[two-stroke]] from 1953-1956 and with a 395cc 22.5HP engine.  It featured a totally enclosed rear [[chain drive|drive chain]] running in oil.  The flip out rear passenger pegs are almost standard on every motorcycle today.  It was a [[motorcycle]] built with the elegance of an expensive automobile.
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==References==
==References==
*[http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/euro/brands/maico_history.htm Maico history]
*[http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/euro/brands/maico_history.htm Maico history]
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The '''[[Maico]] Taifun''' was a Single cylinder, 2 stroke, [[air cooled]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Maico]] in 1953. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 4.96 HP (3.7 KW) @ 5100 RPM. 
==Engine==
A 66.0mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 395.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Earles type leading link forks while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock. 
==1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun==
[[File:maico-taifun-1953-1958-4.jpg|600px|1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun]]
[[File:maico-taifun-1953-1958-3.jpg|600px|1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun]]
[[File:maico-taifun-1953-1958-2.jpg|600px|1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun]]
[[File:maico-taifun-1953-1958-1.jpg|600px|1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun]]
[[File:maico-taifun-1953-1958-0.jpg|600px|1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun]]
The Maico Taifun 400cc version put out 22.5 hp (16 Kw), and it was designed like many German bikes of the day to accept a sidecar to carry the whole family. But by the late 50s, Germans were moving towards cars and this bike never caught on. Production ended in 1958.
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
[[Category:Maico motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]

Latest revision as of 20:12, 23 November 2019

The Maico Taifun or Tyfun is a 350cc, twin cylinder, four stroke or two-stroke, street motorcycle manufactured by Maico from 1954 through 1956.

1956 Maico Taifun
1957 Maico Tyfun

The Taifun, Typhoon in English, was an incredibly advanced design in both styling and technical innovation. It had a sleek design with large sheet metal panels. It was available with a 348cc 19HP two cylinder two-stroke from 1953-1956 and with a 395cc 22.5HP engine. It featured a totally enclosed rear drive chain running in oil. The flip out rear passenger pegs are almost standard on every motorcycle today. It was a motorcycle built with the elegance of an expensive automobile.

ReferencesEdit




1956 Maico Taifun.jpg
Maico Taifun
Manufacturer
Production 1953
Class Naked
Engine
Single cylinder, 2 stroke, air cooled
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 66.0mm
Horsepower 4.96 HP (3.7 KW) @ 5100RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension Front: Earles type leading link forks
Rear: Twin shock
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Weight
Manuals Service Manual


The Maico Taifun was a Single cylinder, 2 stroke, air cooled Naked motorcycle produced by Maico in 1953. Claimed horsepower was 4.96 HP (3.7 KW) @ 5100 RPM.

EngineEdit

A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 395.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

The bike has a 4-Speed transmission.

ChassisEdit

Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Earles type leading link forks while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock.

1953 - 1958 Maico TaifunEdit

1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun 1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun 1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun 1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun 1953 - 1958 Maico Taifun

The Maico Taifun 400cc version put out 22.5 hp (16 Kw), and it was designed like many German bikes of the day to accept a sidecar to carry the whole family. But by the late 50s, Germans were moving towards cars and this bike never caught on. Production ended in 1958.