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MAICO GP 400 E 1977 - 1987

MAICO GP 400 E 1977 - 1987
MAICO GP 400 E 1977 - 1987 · Photo: Maicocpa (original uploader on English Wikipedia; transferred by Ronhjones), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMAICO GP 400 E 1977 - 1987
Year1977 - 1987
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement / Capacity354 cc / 21.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke77 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power40 kW / 55 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
Induction—
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork with steering damper
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks with coil springs
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight106 kg / 234 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 21 in
Rear Tyre4.10 x 18 in
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed100 km/h / 62 mph
Maico file

The classic air-cooled Maico GP 400 motocrosser, with a simple twin-shock chassis and flywheel-magneto two-stroke engine. A period road test praised its smooth power delivery, quality gas shocks and strong brakes, calling it a genuine contender in professional motocross.