1983 Maico 490 Sand Spider technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: 490 Sand Spider
Years: 1983
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: Oil in fuel, pre-mix
Recommended Oil: Bel-Ray MC1+
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: Motoplat
Starting: Kick start
Max Power: 39 kW / 53 hp
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc
Transmission: 5-Speed, wide ratio
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.35 / 2nd 2.71 / 3rd 1.30 / 4th 1.04 / 5th 0.84:1
Frame: Single down tube, split cradle, chrome-molydenum
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, 42 mm, air assited
Front Wheel Travel: 310 mm / 12.2 in.
Rear Suspension: Single Öhlins 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, 4-ply
Rear Tyre: 4.50 x 18 in., Metzeler, 4-ply
Rake: 27°
Trail: 119 mm / 4.70 in.
Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 58.7 in.
Ground Clearance: 372 mm / 14.6 in.
Seat Height: 1010 mm / 40.0 in.
Wet Weight: 110 kg / 243 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 L / 3.5 US gal
Review: Dirt Bike, May 1983

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