GME 250

1985 Maico GME 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1985 Maico GME 250 cross - motocross motorcycle, Maico utilizes a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 47 HP (34.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 190.3 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the GME 250 measures 105 kg (231 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Maico archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1984 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.