Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958
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The Maico Taifun 400cc version put out 22.5 hp (16 Kw), and it was designed like many German bikes of the day to accept a sidecar to carry the whole family. But by the late 50s, Germans were moving towards cars and this bike never caught on. Production ended in 1958.
MAICO Taifun 1953-1958
MAICO Taifun 400
| engine specs | Type: | Single cylinder, 2 stroke, air cooled | Displacement: | 395 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.6x2.4 in OR 66 mm | Compression Ratio: | - | Horsepower: | 5/5100 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Earles type leading link forks | Rear Suspension: | Twin shock | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | - | Fuel Capacity: | - |
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| tyres specs | Front: | - | Rear: | - |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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