The average 501 Maico of the era would pull about 37 horsepower on the dyno with the carb properly jetted and the timing set at 2.5mm before Top Dead Center.

Jun 11, 2023 · This 1971 Maico 501 is an early-production example that is finished in yellow and powered by a 501cc two-stroke single paired with a four speed transmission. Features include fiberglass bodywork, a black solo seat, a leading-axle telescopic fork, Girling shocks, alloy rims, a Bing carburetor, Wheelsmith foot pegs, and a reproduction expansion ...

Mar 20, 2017 · A history and engineering and cultural analysis of the legendary Maico 501. Its origins, use in America, and the reasons why is still captures the imagination of motorcyclists.

The Maico 501. dubbed KING KONG back in the day; to this day is still a formidable opponent to any machine on the right track. The factory stated 37 horse power out of the big square barrel. ut by all accounts when set up properly mid 50 horsepower readings were easy to pull out of this legendary Maico. and like all Maico's they can find a line ...

The January, 1972 issue of Dirt Bike Magazine featured a comparison test between a Maico 501 and a Husky 500 Twin. The bikes were examples of extreme engineering but never really designed to be compared or even compete against each other.

Nov 18, 2013 · If you have been thinking about getting one of the many vintage Maico motorcycles out there, then you realize that there is a great deal of confusion as to what exactly is what.

Jan 18, 2021 · MC stood for Moto Cross, and 501 told you what the displacement was – when it was released, the Maico 501 featured the largest two-stroke single cylinder engine ever stuffed into a production bike. The press ate it up, even though racers were actually able to go faster on the 400s and 450s.

Jul 1, 2006 · The starting point: a crusty old 501 Maico. It all started out like so many stories do, an email from a reader about a project bike. But this particular bike was a rare bird, indeed: a 501...

Nov 13, 2018 · When it was released, the Maico 501 featured the largest two-stroke single cylinder engine ever stuffed into a production bike. The press ate it up, though racers were actually able to go faster on the 400s and 450s.

Aug 29, 2014 · One of the most sought-after vintage MX bikes of all time, the Maico 501 was released in 1971 and dropped jaws just because of the displacement. At the time, it was the biggest two-stroke speed junkies could buy.