What category is the 1985 Maico GME 500?

The 1985 Maico GME 500 has a Category of Enduro / offroad.

What is the engine size of the 1985 Maico GME 500?

The 1985 Maico GME 500 has a Capacity: of 488.00 ccm (29.78 cubic inches).

What type of engine does the 1985 Maico GME 500 have?

The 1985 Maico GME 500 has a Engine type of Single cylinder.

What is the engine power of the 1985 Maico GME 500?

The 1985 Maico GME 500 has a Power of 61.00.

Is the 1985 Maico GME 500 air cooled or liquid cooled?

The 1985 Maico GME 500 has a Cooling system of Liquid.

How many gears does the 1985 Maico GME 500 have?

The 1985 Maico GME 500 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the 1985 Maico GME 500 weigh?

The 1985 Maico GME 500 has a Weight incl. oil, gas, etc of 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds).

Maico GME 500 - 1985 Specifications and Reviews

Name: 1985 Maico GME 500
Brand: Maico
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

The 1985 Maico GME 500 is a lightweight enduro bike designed for serious off-road enthusiasts and competition riders. Powered by a liquid-cooled 488cc single-cylinder engine producing 61 horsepower, it excels in technical terrain and cross-country riding. Known for its agile handling and durable construction, the GME 500 remains a respected classic among vintage enduro machines.

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General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Year	1985
Model	Maico GME 500

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Fuel control	Membrane
Bore x stroke	86.5 x 83.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Compression	12.0:1
Power	61.00
Stroke	2
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	488.00 ccm (29.78 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	109.0 kg (240.3 pounds)
Maico GME 500 dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Expanding brake
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	4.10-18
Front tyre dimensions	3.00-21

Speed and acceleration
Fuel capacity	10.00 litres (2.64 gallons)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

61 hp

Peak Power

Best For

Track20%

City15%

Cornering70%

Daily Riding10%

Touring10%

Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a raw, high-strung two-stroke enduro weapon best suited to experienced off-road riders comfortable with abrupt power delivery and no rider aids.
Purpose	Built purely for competitive off-road enduro and motocross-style riding, not for road use or commuting.
Rider Fit	At just 109 kg with a tall, narrow off-road stance, it demands active, standing-up riding and decent physical fitness but rewards effort with exceptional flickability.
Character	A ferocious, lightweight two-stroke with a punchy power-to-weight ratio that feels wild and immediate, embodying classic 1980s Maico off-road aggression.
Not Ideal For	This is not the bike for riders wanting comfort, passenger capability, long-distance touring, or a forgiving, predictable powerband.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.