 
			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 | 
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