Maico GME250 (Star)

Maico GME250 (Star)
Manufacturer	Maico
Production	1986
Engine	Single cylinder, two sroke, SOHC
Compression ratio	14.7:1
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: Disc
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	105 kg / 231 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	10.1 L / 2.7 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Water cooled cooled Single cylinder, two sroke, SOHC. The engine featured a 14.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi disc.

Chassis

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 Disc 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 GME250 (Star) was fitted with a 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1480 mm / 58.3 in. long.

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Overview

Maico GM Star 250E

Make Model	Maico GM Star 250E
Year	1986
Engine Type	Single cylinder, two sroke, SOHC
Displacement	247 cc / 15.1 cub in
Bore X Stroke	67 x 70 mm
Cooling System	Water cooled
Compression	14.7:1
Carburetor	Bing V54-2, Ø 38 mm
Exhaust	S.E.E.S. system
Ignition	MOTOPLAT electronic
Starting	Kick
Max Power	36 kW / 49 hp @ 8000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp)
Clutch	Wet, multi disc
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	Disc
Wheels	Steel alloy, laced wire spokes
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	105 kg / 231 lbs
Fuel Capacity	10.1 L / 2.7 US gal