GP 250 E

1988 Maico GP 250 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Maico's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1988 Maico GP 250 E features a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 5,500 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 GP 250 E 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 1987 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.