| MODEL | MAICO 125 GP 1972 |
| Year | 1972 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two stroke, rotary disc valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 125 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | — |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled head, water-cooled cylinder |
| Max Power | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | — |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Continuous double cradle, tubular |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Telescopic |
| Front Brakes | Central drum |
| Rear Brakes | Central drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | — |
| Rear Tyre | — |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h / 125 mph |
Maico's works 125cc Grand Prix racer, built mainly to test the factory's racing potential in the smallest world championship class. Swede Borje Jansson used it to win Maico's first GP victories in 1972 after podium finishes in the previous two seasons. Rotary-disc induction and a six-speed gearbox gave it competitive pace against better-funded rivals.
