GS 600

1992 Maico GS 600 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Maico's motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Maico GS 600 features a 562 cc (34.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49 HP (35.8 kW) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.2 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 GS 600 measures 135 kg (298 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.76 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 140 km/h (87 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Maico archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1991 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.