GP 250 E

1987 Maico GP 250 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Maico's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1987 Maico GP 250 E features a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49 HP (35.8 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 198.4 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the GP 250 E measures 105 kg (231 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.14 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 2 indexed model years from 1987 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.