GP 400 E

1987 Maico GP 400 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Maico's motorcycle lineup, the 1987 Maico GP 400 E pairs a 354 cc (21.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 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 155.4 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 400 E measures 106 kg (234 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.52 HP/kg (1.93 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.