Maico GP500E

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Maico GP500
Manufacturer
Also called GP500E (reduced effect), GP 500 E (reduced effect), GP500E, GP 500 E
Production 1986 - 88
Engine
Single cylinder, two sroke
Compression ratio 13.5:1
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 109 kg / 229.3 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Single cylinder, two sroke. The engine featured a 13.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, cable operated.

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 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 GP500E was fitted with a 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1480 mm / 58.3 in. long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Maico GP 500E






Make Model Maico GP 500E
Year 1986 - 88
Engine Type Single cylinder, two sroke
Displacement 488 cc / 29.8 cub in
Bore X Stroke 86.5 x 83 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression 13.5:1
Carburetor Bing 54/40 oval
Lubrication Wet sump
Exhaust S.E.E.S. system
Ignition MOTOPLAT electronic
Starting Kick
Max Power 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 7000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp)
Clutch Wet, cable operated
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, 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 109 kg / 229.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal