Maico GME500 (Star)

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Maico GME500 (Star)
Manufacturer
Production 1984 - 86
Engine
Single cylinder, two sroke
Compression ratio 12:1
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: Drum
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 109 kg / 229.3 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal)
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Water cooled cooled Single cylinder, two sroke. The engine featured a 12:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 Drum 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 GME500 (Star) was fitted with a 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1480 mm / 58.3 in. long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Maico GME500 (Star)

Overview[edit | edit source]

Maico GM Star 500E





Anyone over thirty will no doubt remember with a certain fondness the amazing Maicos from the late seventies and early eighties. The outrageous 490 that set the benchmark by which every brand was judged.

Well the big Maico is back with a bang. Believed to be the most powerful two stroke 500cc production bike on the market the new model weighs in at 3kg less than the 08 450 Honda and produces an awesome 67 B.H.P. in standard form. A little tuning can easily see this raised to 72 B.H.P. and it still delivers the power like it always did, smooth and right from the bottom!. The handling is taken care of by White Power, Marzzochi and Reiger with hi end products being used in all other areas of the design and manufacture.

And if that isn’t enough, Maico now produce a two stroke 700cc Motocrosser to order, rumored to produce around 80 B.H.P.

With the 250 and 320 as entry level models it really is a case of dial your own power!

Make Model Maico GM 500E (Star)
Year 1984 - 86
Engine Type Single cylinder, two sroke
Displacement 488 cc / 29.8 cub in
Bore X Stroke 86.5 x 83 mm
Cooling System Water cooled
Compression 12:1
Carburetor Bing V54-2, Ø 38 mm
Lubrication Wet sump
Exhaust S.E.E.S. system
Ignition MOTOPLAT electronic
Starting Kick
Max Power 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi plate
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 Drum
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 109 kg / 229.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal)