How fast is a Maico 700?
110 mph
Top speed: 110 mph Whether packing the Maico 620 or 700 engine, the limited edition ATK Intimidator has long been in the running for fastest dirt bike in the world. The 700 houses a 685cc two-stroke engine capable of 78 hp for a bike with a dry weight of just 238 pounds.
Do they still make Maico motorcycles?
Modern open-class dirt-bikes are still being produced under the Maico brandname The ATK Intimidator dirt-bike (reportedly the most powerful production two-stroke motorcycle available aside from Maico’s own motorcycles) features a Maico motor. Several changes to the motorcycles occurred during these years.
What is the biggest 2 stroke engine?
Wärtsilä RT-flex96C
The Wärtsilä RT-flex96C is a turbocharged, two-stroke reciprocating diesel engine designed to power large container ships and is the world’s largest engine. Built in the Aioi Works of Japan’s Diesel United, Ltd, it has a length of 27 metres (88 ft 7 in), is 13.5 metres (44 ft 4 in) high and weighs over 2,300 tonnes.
Why did maico go out of business?
Rear shock warranties and bad transmissions had shaken the American market and bike sales fell. These hardships forced the Maico brand into receivership by the German government (who refused to allow them to down-size, which meant they kept the same workforce even though sales had fallen off the cliff).
Where are Maico bikes made?
Germany
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What happened to the 700cc Maico two-stroke?
This 700cc two-stroke was a short-lived project brought to the U.S. by Frank White of ATK. Even though it says ATK on the side of the tank it was the last vestige of Maico. After family problems caused the break-up of Maico in the mid ’80s, the tooling and the intellectual rights went to a Dutch company.
Can a 700cc Maico get 20mpg?
No, it can’t. A Maico 700 owner over on Thumpertalk weighed his and it came in at 270lbs. My old 89 CR500 gets about 20mpg in the boonies. I’d expect at least 25 on the street. The 2 gal stocker was good for almost half a days ride.
What is a 700cc two stroke?
This 700cc two-stroke was a short-lived project brought to the U.S. by Frank White of ATK. Even though it says ATK on the side of the tank it was the last vestige of Maico.
Is the Maico 700cc Thumpers street legal?
Absolutely amazing new MAICO 700cc street-legal 2-stroke thumpers!!! Discussion in ‘ Thumpers ‘ started by TheBestOfBothWorlds, Jan 13, 2010 .