| MODEL | MAICO CROSS 500 2003 - 2007 |
| Year | 2003 - 2007 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 499 cc / 30.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 86.5 x 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 50.0 kW / 67 hp |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | 12V 130W SEM |
| Induction | Bing 40 oval carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Chrome-molybdenum tube |
| Front Suspension | WP 48 fork, 305 mm / 12.0 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Twin link Reiger shock, 320 mm / 12.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 260 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 388 mm / 15.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 111 kg / 245 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Cross 500 is the flagship of Maico's 2000s two-stroke motocross line, a big single with a left-side upswept exhaust. It continues the brand's tradition of large-displacement open-class two-strokes.
