Maico Blizzard 247: history, specs, pictures

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Maico Blizzard 247
Manufacturer
Production 1955 - 1962
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Top Speed 71 mph (115 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multiplate
Suspension Front: hydealic shock absorbers
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Weight
Fuel Capacity 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Maico Blizzard 247 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Maico between 1955 and 1962. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydealic shock absorbers while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The Blizzard 247 was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank.