Built around Maico's scooter motorcycle platform, the 1955 Maico Maicoletta 247 utilizes a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14 HP (10.2 kW) at 5,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 56.7 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 300 km (186 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 109 km/h (68 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Maico archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1954 to 1966, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
56.7 HP/L
Theoretical Range
~300 km (186 mi)
Engine
Displacement247.0 ccm (15.07 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power14.0 HP (10.2 kW)) @ 5100 RPM
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 70.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchEnclosed
Performance
Top Speed109.0 km/h (67.7 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.00 litres/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases92.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake). 6.5mm
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
WheelsSpoked
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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