Maico 250 WR Cross Country (1976)
The Maico 250 WR Cross Country motorcycle was released in 1976 and was equipped with a single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 247cc. It had a compression ratio of 13.0:1 and a maximum power of 25 kW / 34 hp at 7300 rpm. The bike had a multi-disc, wet clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The frame was made of chrom molybd-an rohr and had a front suspension with internal springs and HD 315 oil. The front wheel had a travel distance of 191mm / 7.5in while the rear suspension had a swinging arm and Koni shock with adjustable rebound damping and a travel distance of 159mm / 6.25in. The bike had a ground clearance of 241mm / 9.5in and a wet weight of 118kg / 259lbs. The fuel capacity was 11L / 2.9 US gal. The bike was reviewed by Cycle World in February 1976.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Maico 250 WR Cross Country
Year: 1976
Engine: Single cylinder, two stroke
Capacity: 247 cc / 15.1 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Oil Capacity: 1 L / 2.1 US pints
Carburetor: Bing, 36 mm
Exhaust: Single
Ignition: CDI Bosch
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 25 kW / 34 hp @ 7300 rpm
Clutch: Multi-disc, wet
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 29.22 / 2nd 21.27 / 3rd 16.18 / 4th 12.26 / 5th 9.80:1
Frame: Chrom Molybd~An Rohr
Front Suspension: Maico fork with internal springs and HD 315 oil
Front Wheel Travel: 191 mm / 7.5 in.
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm, Koni shock with adjustable rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 159 mm / 6.25 in.
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 21 in., Metzeler
Rear Tyre: 4.50 x 18 in., Metzeler
Rake: 31 degrees
Trail: 152 mm / 6 in.
Dimensions: Width: 876 mm / 34.5 in.
Wheelbase: 1422 mm / 56 in.
Ground Clearance: 241 mm / 9.5 in.
Seat Height: 876 mm / 34.5 in.
Wet Weight: 118 kg / 259 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11L / 2.9 US gal
Review: Cycle World, February 1976
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