Maico 490 Alpha E (1982) 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
+ Add to 'Compare list'| 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 |