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The Maico Mobil is an early touring motorcycle made by Maico between 1950 and 1958. Conceived and marketed as a “car on two wheels”, the Mobil had body panels that enclosed the drivetrain, protected its riders from the elements, and included an integral pair of panniers and a mount for a spare tyre.[1][2]
 Maico Mobil | |
| Manufacturer | Maico |
|---|---|
| Also called | Maicomobil |
| Production | 1950-1958 |
| Assembly | Pfäffingen, Germany |
| Class | Touring motorcycle |
| Engine | two-stroke single-cylinder engine |
| Transmission | MB150 & MB175 – 3-speed with twist grip control MB200 – 4-speed with heel-and-toe pedal |
| Frame type | tubular steel space frame |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: Swingarm with coil spring and damper |
| Tires | 3.00-14, front and rear |
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 L |
| Oil capacity | petrol/oil mixture |
| Related | Maicoletta |
Frame, body, and suspension
The Mobil had a tubular steel space frame on to which steel and aluminum body panels were bolted. A large front fairing enclosed the front wheel.[1][2] Mounted on the fairing were a transparent plastic windscreen that wrapped around the handlebars, a dashboard through which the steering column protruded,[1][2] and lower panels containing a glovebox and provision for a car radio to be installed.[1] Mounted on the dashboard were the ignition switch, the speedometer, and the fuel filler cap;[1][2] the fuel tank was mounted to the frame under the dashboard.[1]
The rear bodywork included a pair of integral panniers and a rear mount for a spare wheel. The panniers were accessed by unlatching a panel under the pillion.[1][2]
The Mobil used telescopic front forks and a rear swingarm.[2]
Engine and transmission
The Mobil originally had a 150 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine[1] mounted between the dashboard and the rider's seat.[1][2] Access panels on both sides of the Mobil could be removed to work on the engine. Power was transmitted through a three-speed transmission operated by a twist grip.[1]
The capacity of the Mobil's engine was increased to 175 cc in 1953. An optional 200 cc became available in 1955, the same year that the three-speed twist-grip controlled transmission was replaced by a four-speed transmission controlled by a heel-and-toe pedal shifter.[1]
See also
References
- Gerrit-Klaas Berghuijs (2003). "Scooters Van Toen - Hun tijd vooruit: MaicoMobil & Maicoletta" [Scooters of the Past - Ahead of their time: MaicoMobil & Maicoletta]. Het MotorRijwel (in Dutch). The Hague, Netherlands: Stichting Historische Motor Documentatie (66): 38–40. ISSN 0929-094X.
- Webster, Mike (1997). "Maico Mobil". Classic Scooters. Parragon Book Service. pp. 44–45. ISBN 978-0-7525-2082-7.
Further reading
- "Road Test - 197cc Maico Mobil". The Motor Cycle. 97 (2793). 25 October 1956.
На других языках
[de] Maicomobil
Das Maicomobil war ein vollkarossierter Motorroller des Herstellers Maico, das weitestgehenden Schutz gegen Beschmutzung von der Straße und vom Triebwerk her bot, darüber hinaus sichere Straßenlage, Betriebswirtschaftlichkeit und guten Fahrkomfort. Es wurde im Juni 1950 in Reutlingen als „das Auto mit den zwei Rädern“ der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt.- [en] Maico Mobil
[it] Maico Mobil
La Maico Mobil era una motocicletta da turismo prodotta dalla Maico tra il 1950 e il 1958. Concepita e venduta come auto su due ruote. La Mobil aveva una carrozzeria che racchiudeva tutta la parte meccanica e proteggeva il guidatore dalle intemperie. Nella carrozzeria erano integrate due borse e il vano per la ruota di scorta.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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