Positioned in Maico's cross - motocross motorcycle lineup, the 1989 Maico Enduro 250 pairs a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Enduro 250 measures 105 kg (231 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.18 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Maico archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1989 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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