Built around Maico's scooter motorcycle platform, the 1959 Maico Maicoletta 247 relies on a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. 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.
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
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)
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)
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