1981 Maico 490 Mega2
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Listed byScott631
Akron, Ohio 44312Manual
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Summary
This 1981 Maico 490 Mega2 was refurbished under previous ownership and has been on static display for approximately six years. It features a modified 488cc two-stroke single with a reed-valve cylinder, Mikuni carburetor, and custom expansion-chamber exhaust, along with Öhlins piggyback-reservoir rear shocks. The seller notes the motorcycle has not been fueled or started under current ownership and is offered for off-road use only.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Apr 24, '25
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1 appearance- 4/24/2025Bring a TrailerSold· this listing$9.7k
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michl Love it. Last of the great ones, before Maico went down the tubes. You could still win on one of these. I'd put a 42 on ... View more
Fcy Stupid question : why hasn’t it be started for the auction ? A vidéo of a cold start would increases the value.
Blizzard340 @PDXBryan I actually had one of these. Amazing powerband. I never raced mine (should have) but I had a friend who ... View more
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