Maico GM 500E (Star) (1984-86) vs Vespa 98 Corsa (1947)
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| Make: | Maico | Vespa |
| Model: | GM 500E (Star) | 98 Corsa |
| Years: | 1984-86 | 1947 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, two sroke | Four stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 488 cc / 29.8 cub in | 98 cc / 6 cub in |
| Compression Ratio: | 12:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Ignition: | MOTOPLAT electronic | Flywheel magneto coil |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 8000 rpm | 4.4 kW / 6 hp @ 6000rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi plate | Multiplate steel discs in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed | 3 speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Direct drive |
| Frame: | Chrom-moly | Pressed sheet steel with streamlined monocoque structure |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm | Coil springs and caplipers shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock | Leaf spring |
| Front Brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 21 in. | 3.5 x 8" |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10 x 18 in. | 3.5 x 8" |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal (Some models: 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal) | 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal |