Cross - Motocross · 1956
Blizzard
Technical Overview
1956 Maico Blizzard Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Maico's cross - motocross motorcycle platform, the 1956 Maico Blizzard relies on a 177 cc (10.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant.
Within MotoLibrary's Maico archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1955 to 1962, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 177.0 ccm (10.80 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiplate
Chassis
Frame Type Chrom
Front Suspension Hydealic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension Swingarm
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Other
Starter Kick
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