| MODEL | MAICO SUPERMOTO 500 2001 - 2014 |
| Year | 2001 - 2014 |
| 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 kW / 67 hp |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | 12V 130W SEM / PVL digital |
| Induction | Mikuni TMX 38 |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multidisc |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Chrome molybdenum tube |
| Front Suspension | White Power Extreme 50, 305 mm / 12.0 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Maico twin link WP, 320 mm / 12.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 358 mm / 14.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 101 kg / 223 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 111 kg / 245 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h / 106 mph |
A half-litre two-stroke single in Maico's supermoto line with a Mikuni carburettor, a big four-piston front brake and top-spec White Power suspension. It is noticeably lighter and more powerful than the 320 and 380 and aimed at experienced riders wanting race-like performance on the road.
