| MODEL | MAICO WIESEL 1955 |
| Year | 1955 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two stroke (Sachs) |
| Displacement / Capacity | — |
| Bore X Stroke | 38 x 42 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 0.74 kW / 1.0 hp @ 4000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Bosch LM / UR 1/115/3 R1, 6V 3W |
| Induction | Bing carburettor |
| Start System | Pedals |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 2-speed |
| Clutch | Twin disc |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Open top tube frame |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 90 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 90 mm |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1830 mm / 72.0 in |
| Overall Width | 580 mm / 22.8 in |
| Overall Height | 980 mm / 38.6 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 33 kg / 73 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.00 x 23 in |
| Rear Tyre | 2.00 x 23 in |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 Litres / 1.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 1.8 L/100 km / 56 km/l / 131 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h / 22 mph |
A tiny pedal-start moped from Maico's 1950s lineup, powered by a Sachs two-stroke single of about one horsepower and a two-speed gearbox. Its light frame and narrow 23 inch wheels made it a cheap, thrifty commuter limited to about 35 km/h.
