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Maico 490 Alpha E (1982) technical specifications

Maico 490 Alpha E technical specifications

Maico 490 Alpha E is produced in 1982. Engine is Single cylinder, two stroke, displacement 488 cc / 29.8 cub in. , produces power 36.8 kW / 50 hp. Maico 490 Alpha E wet weight is 116 kg / 256 lbs. Maico 490 Alpha E has 3 photos.

Technical specifications

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Model: 490 Alpha E
Years: 1982
Engine: Single cylinder, two stroke
Capacity: 488 cc / 29.8 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 86.5 x 83 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Recommended Oil: Bel-Ray MC3
Oil Capacity: 0.60 L / 0.63 US quarts
Exhaust: Upswept, right side
Fuel System: Bing, V54, 40 mm carburetor
Spark Plug: Champion N-2, NGK B9ES
Ignition: Bosch, pointless
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 36.8 kW / 50 hp
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.28 / 2nd 2.17 / 3rd 1.65 / 4th 1.25 / 5th 1.00:1
Frame: Dual down tube, full cradle, chrome-molydenum
Front Suspension: Leading axle, Maico forks, 42 mm, Corte & Cosso
Front Wheel Travel: 310 mm / 12.2 in.
Rear Suspension: Single shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 325 mm / 12.8 in.
Front Brakes: Single leading shoe, drum 136 mm
Rear Brakes: Single leading shoe, drum 160 mm
Wheels: Aluminum alloy, laced spokes
Front Tyre: 3.00 x 21 in., Metzeler
Rear Tyre: 4.50 x 18 in., Metzeler
Rake: 28.5°
Trail: 126 mm / 4.96 in.
Wheelbase: 1510 mm / 59.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 372 mm / 14.6 in.
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Wet Weight: 116 kg / 256 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 L / 4 US gal
Review: Dirt Bike, June 1982

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