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MAICO MOBIL 150, 175, 200 1950 - 1958

MAICO MOBIL 150, 175, 200 1950 - 1958
MAICO MOBIL 150, 175, 200 1950 - 1958 · Photo: No machine-readable author (Chr. Spaeth stated as photographer), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELMAICO MOBIL 150, 175, 200 1950 - 1958
Year1950 - 1958
Engine TypeSingle-cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement / Capacity149 cc / 9.1 cu in; 174 cc / 10.6 cu in; 197 cc / 12.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power200 cc: 8.1 kW / 11 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque—
Ignition—
InductionBing carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationPremix 1:24
Gear Box3-speed twist-grip (150); 4-speed heel-and-toe (200)
ClutchWet, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular space frame with bolted steel and aluminium panels
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, steering damper
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, coil springs and dampers
Front BrakesDrum, 6.5 in
Rear BrakesDrum, 5 or 6 in
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00 x 14
Rear Tyre3.00 x 14
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Maico file

The Mobil was a fully enclosed 'car on two wheels' with a windscreen, glovebox and integral luggage space, nicknamed the dustbin. Engines grew from 150 to 175 and finally 200 cc, with a four-speed gearbox added on the biggest. Today it is a sought-after collectable.