1981 Maico 490 Mega2
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Listed byCJ_7Willys
Carpinteria, California 93013Manual
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Summary
This 1981 Maico 490 Mega2 remained with its second owner for 30 years before being acquired by the seller in 2023. It features an air-cooled 488cc two-stroke single engine, a five-speed transmission, Bing carburetor, and an expansion-chamber exhaust. Notable components include a leading-axle fork, gold-finished rims, and drum brakes, with the bike offered for off-road use only.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Aug 16, '25
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1 appearance- 8/16/2025Bring a TrailerSold· this listing$5.8k
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devotid My father raced a 79 and 81 Maico in the Northern Michigan woods with support from a few shops. I spent ALL of my ... View more
eldorado71 My dad had a bike very similar to this when I was in elementary school. I remember trying to kick it over and ... View more
CJ_7Willys Hello all! Thanks for viewing my auction. 81 Mega2 is known by some as the best motocross bike ever made. Comes with ... View more
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