1981 Maico 490-Mega-2
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1981 Maico 490-Mega-2, including engine, chassis, service data and setup details.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 488 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 86.0 × 84.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Maximum Power | ~50 hp |
| Maximum Torque | |
| Carburetor | Bing 40 mm |
| Lubrication | Premix |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | 25:1 |
| Ignition | Bosch / Motoplat |
| Spark Plug | NGK B9ES |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.5 – 0.6 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | |
| Final Reduction | |
| Overall Reduction | |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | |
| Overall Width | |
| Overall Height | |
| Wheelbase | 1,480 mm |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.0 L |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Steel double cradle |
| Caster Angle | |
| Trail | |
| Front Suspension | Maico telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock |
| Front Suspension Travel | |
| Rear Suspension Travel | |
Brakes & Wheels
| Front Tire | 3.00 – 21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50 – 18 |
| Front Brake | Drum |
| Rear Brake | Drum |
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