| MODEL | MAICO 490 ALPHA E 1982 |
| Year | 1982 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 488 cc / 29.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 86.5 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 36.8 kW / 50 hp |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Bosch pointless |
| Induction | Bing V54 40 mm carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Dual down tube, full cradle, chrome-moly |
| Front Suspension | Leading axle Maico forks, 42 mm, Corte & Cosso; 310 mm / 12.2 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock; 325 mm / 12.8 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single leading shoe drum, 136 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Single leading shoe drum, 160 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm / 59.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 372 mm / 14.6 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 116 kg / 256 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 x 21 in Metzeler |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 x 18 in Metzeler |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Alpha E was the enduro-oriented version of the 490, with a larger tank and more power than the Alpha 1, plus longer-travel suspension and a Bosch ignition. It carries a few kilos more weight than the Alpha 1 for the extra fuel and equipment.
