Those were dream bikes of my youth. I still can't believe they're still kicking. So cool. Ty for the coverage.
@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
Жыл бұрын
The Dirt Bike mag test bike's gearing was far from stock..
@techs1smh13
Жыл бұрын
Was thinking same. Had 16-44 on a modded wr500 --504 cc head, porting, pipe ,40 mm kehin. 108 mph limited by RPM.
@Sooper_B
Жыл бұрын
More gear bigger rear tire. They have a ridiculous top end pull. I own one.
@julianhawker7672
Жыл бұрын
I raced a couple of 250 KTM's back in the day, had forgotten about the kickstart being on the "wrong" side! what a massive pain in the ass that was if if there was a crash on a big hill and you had to high side/ stop crossways........ Great bikes and memories though, Stuck with KTM for a few years and the stock spec was great, White power,Accerbis etc. discs when others still had drums, plenty fast out of the crate. Thanks for the reminder of stuff I had not thought about for 30 yrs, great times racing then.👌
@carlhothan9028
Жыл бұрын
Had the '82 model. It was all motor! Brakes, suspension, and handling were sub par. Bought and raced an RM465 and never looked back.
@richardhall916
Жыл бұрын
Takes me back to my youth ! Loved the katoom, and the maico big bore two strokes !
@tmsmith8939
Жыл бұрын
92.5 X 74 BORE AND STROKE . I HAD A 1983 . FIRST OPEN BIKE . I WEIGHED 135 POUNDS ! THINGS HAPPENED QUICK BUT DIDN'T STOP QUICK ! NEVER BROKE !!! ROCK SOLID OF ALL THE BIKES I HAD I WISH I COULD FIND ONE TO RESTORE
@GardenShackGlass
Жыл бұрын
It’s so cool to see the guys that pour themselves into keeping these bikes alive. Thanks for sharing this!
@KaplanCycles
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jeff40
6 ай бұрын
Maico made a Maico 760 back between 1980 to 83 and it was very low on horsepower but had massive amounts of torque! It was built for the infamouse Blackwater 100 in West Virginia. Rick Sieman may he R.I.P. was there when the Maico 760 was at Blackwater.
@marksanders4815
Жыл бұрын
I had the 250 version when I was in 9th grade. Still the fastest 250 I've owned, new or old. The previous owner used to take it to Sears Point and he said it pulled 11s on the quarter mile with a slick. I believe it
@ianmangham4570
Жыл бұрын
Wicked awesome 👌
@peterb121
Жыл бұрын
Awesome to see the bike , still running. KTM was a unique manufacturer back then compared to the Japanese offerings. However when you look at this bike , it looks like something from 1979 more than 1981 , with its design.
@Ryhtor1
Жыл бұрын
My first bike was an 83 xr80. Then a 91 rm80. Then a a 93 rm125. Then I got into road bikes for a few years. Next was downhill MTB. After years of not watching mx I start seeing videos and everyone is racing 4 strokes. So glad to see people keeping the 2str alive.
@peacefulwarrior4078
Жыл бұрын
Ah left side kick 🦵👍😎 Brings back old starting / racing memories of my old 83 CR-480
@MAGGOT_VOMIT
Жыл бұрын
God really blessed me with being Left-Footed. Back in the 80's I was the only one around that could unseize a Euro bike by left-kick lever or destroy the poor sap's left-kick lever splines. I was considered a god-foot. 😂
@stevebuchanan5618
Жыл бұрын
What a masterpiece! Brings me back to my childhood!
@destroytheilluminati770
Жыл бұрын
I came across an KTM 495 years ago, chassis sat outside for 4-5 years, motor was pulled apart due to trans issue, everything was in a plastic tote and all there. guy wouldn't part with it. I also had a can am 400 qualifier for a couple years, wish i could score one, brings back memories, so tall i had to lean it against a picnic table to kick it over, left side kicker didn't make it any easier.
@paulgrogan8032
Жыл бұрын
This dude has great taste👏
@AudiophileTubes
Жыл бұрын
My first and last bike was a RUPP minibike from the 70's. 3.5 HP Tecumseh engine. That's all I can afford.
@1969tonksy
Жыл бұрын
Man, what a machine... Brings back great memories of them old school 70's/80's dirtbikes that I dreamt of owning as a kid... Great video bro and thanks for sharing. Bet it smells sweet too!!.... 🤘 Greetings from the UK..
@herbertmayerle6704
Жыл бұрын
I have the same one Maico 490 and a KTM 420 Enduro. many greetings from southwest germanny 😊
@Sooper_B
Жыл бұрын
For everyone saying the bike wasn’t stock is correct. But it wasn’t that modified either. I have all the specs to achieve this Mph. But basically, for gearing, front sprocket change. Rear had yz250g rear wheel to run 44 tooth. 29” tall metzer. Trans 5th gear was swapped out. Ignition adjusted for more RPM. Deck height was changed. But no porting was done. Leaned out the carb and hang on!
@miketr732
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the eye 👀 candy . Great bikes
@kmatejovsky
Жыл бұрын
Been gone a while....came back to this. Sure do enjoy your videos.
@johndelong9230
Жыл бұрын
I grew up on the dirt 60s-70s and I remember the Maicos. They were the Kings, the only bikes that seem to give them a run was the Greeves.
@greatpar
Жыл бұрын
Amazing. So pleased to see these OG bikes running again. They were primitive compared to today’s bikes. 🙏🇦🇺
@ronkay1573
4 ай бұрын
That 495 sounded awesome. I’d like to have heard those two Maicos too. Thanks for sharing.
@JustTip922
Жыл бұрын
My uncle has the last year air cooled (84 490 I believe) and a first year water cooled (85 500 I believe) sitting in his buddy’s shed.
@ductileiron98
Жыл бұрын
Killer toys Man!!!
@keeptwowheelsdown
Жыл бұрын
When that KTM fired up, made the hairs stand up on my arms! Rode a uncles when I was about 15
@rmccagle
Жыл бұрын
I remember when those came out… DB likened them to too fuel dragsters. There was a local shop, Barry Higgins, in my area that had a KTM 495 and the Maico 490 at the same time. It was an awesome time to be alive!
@randallburgess46
10 ай бұрын
Awesome machines !
@ianfallows9171
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful 2 Strokes from a fantastic era to Tall for me, But thats with me being a Short Arse 😀
@Racer997
Жыл бұрын
RIP, Rod Bush…
@billdennis2993
Жыл бұрын
KTM wouldn't exist without Rod Bush He saved them from becoming a Maico story.
@darren_clark
Жыл бұрын
Love big bore 2 strokes. 12:00 that sandwich looks amazing. lol
@troymattingly3071
Жыл бұрын
One of those bikes was abandoned because it was difficult to get parts. I bought it in a lot of bikes. I didn't know what it, exactly, was, until recently. It is moderately, rough, in condition and needs a complete engine rebuild. That 495 looks great! Thanks for sharing!
@KaplanCycles
Жыл бұрын
Sell it to me 860 916 9784
@davidmc3262
Жыл бұрын
that ktm and maico 490 are dirt bikes for real men the 450 four stokers thay ride now are kittens compared to these bikes. love them 👍
@james44mag31
Жыл бұрын
You need to weigh at least 250 pounds to put the power to the ground!
@andybowyer3602
Жыл бұрын
The sound out of the 495 is very deceiving, it sounds softest aggressive at all. You wouldn't think it could do 127+ mph😜👍
@Extremegaz25
Жыл бұрын
Nice maico ken takes me back to the seventies.
@williamalde2535
23 күн бұрын
Sweet, thank you Beautiful music
@jeremybrooks5553
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, that maco is the one , hot damn
@cray-z7404
Жыл бұрын
I have a KTM 250SX that clocks 112 mph Big bored 80 over port polished blue printed balance , stock sprockets , jetted carbs fmf fatty header , pro circuit shorty silencer ... she's a beast !
@marcels5237
21 күн бұрын
Nice.Dirt bikes, Is best bikes for my 😊👍👍
@mustangracer5124
Жыл бұрын
I remember my Maico 400 having very steep forks and when I saw the 490 it reminded me of the massive head shake if you tried to go really fast on it.
@randysiler7458
Жыл бұрын
Dream bikes when I was growing up. 👍👍
@sonnyseabury4051
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Video, and real nice guys, brother.
@bananabrooks3836
Жыл бұрын
Strange the guy was tight lipped about the ign. He was otherwise very open and generous.
@MAGGOT_VOMIT
Жыл бұрын
God really blessed me with being a Left-Footer. Back in the 80's I was the only one around that could unseize a Euro bike by kick-lever or destroy the poor sap's left-kick lever splines. I was considered a god-foot. 😂
@michaelcarufel7496
Жыл бұрын
He mentioned CLIFF'S Cycle... Boy that place has some memories for me!
@martinheatingcoolingmartin4693
9 ай бұрын
Much much respect for those kind of bikes man I swear they must be bulletproof
@christippins7354
Жыл бұрын
Came flying off one and knocked the crap out of myself cos I overjumped a big downhill and landed on the flat because I didn't realise how fast I was going cos it didn't rev like my maico.they were expensive and blinding quick in a straight line.
@philipbrown2514
Жыл бұрын
Oh dear I just had a 2 banger overdose.. 😃
@1mikewalsh
Жыл бұрын
My dad's friends had a mako 600, unreal how fast!
@chadjohnson2853
Жыл бұрын
F ing amazing machine my 510cc “left kick” KTM was was often a treat to start 🤫.. once going 👍….. was why faster than anything I ever put ass on. So sad I sold it
@bustedback
Жыл бұрын
I grew up down the street from a factory KTM rider, Donnie Cantaloupi. I tried to kick over his 495 with my skinny 12 year old leg, it didn't go well.
@barry8642
Жыл бұрын
Wow score.
@patrickkillilea5225
Жыл бұрын
The GP Maico is the shits.
@murrayminimotors1674
Жыл бұрын
Sweeeet bike 🏍!!
@ronlawson5819
10 ай бұрын
What a great find Kap
@bobg1219
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos Sr!
@KaplanCycles
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@kirstyedwards4600
Жыл бұрын
That looks small but mighty nice 😍😍😍
@jamiekeeper6204
Жыл бұрын
Get some binoculars and use in reverse
@ianmangham4570
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic vids Ken 👌 💯🤠🇬🇧😎🇺🇲🤟
@ianmangham4570
Жыл бұрын
YEEEEEEHAAAAA GIT SUM 🤠🇬🇧
@steveshortridge6255
10 ай бұрын
Oh that KTM sounded so tight
@elitecystuning
Жыл бұрын
Xr628r 123.00 mph radar ran on stock gearing with fcr pumper carb , air box ports , ported polished and trimmed down to 221 lbs I live in Middletown ct 🤘u Remember me I’d love to let u ride this bike to truly bust the two stroke crowd in the nuts lol😆 Sick bike tho brother what a gem that thing is wow
@blkcoupequattro
Жыл бұрын
My friend had a late 80's Maico someone had put a kit on it more cc's higher compression, you had to push start it with two people on the back to to get it going, thing absolutely ripped... lol
@nomasker1360
Жыл бұрын
You're already there Race that KTM with the Maico
@jasoncrow2819
Жыл бұрын
Thats crazy my friends dad had a ktm 490 he got used for like 250 back in 1997 and i always wondered why he was so stoked and braged about it. I could ride it like no problem but never got past like 3rd gear and i remember i never started it either cause i couldnt.
@nuckingfuts9658
Жыл бұрын
Still miss my 1984 KTM 420MXC 30 Years later..haha the ktm listed the 420gs at 48hp and the 495 at 56hp but I read years ago the 420mxc was 52hp
@thumper3614
2 ай бұрын
Wow very nice
@rodneyrichardson8286
7 ай бұрын
Music to my ears😊
@jeh3692
Жыл бұрын
Went with a neighbor in '75 to pick up a brand new Maico GP, wow was that a gorgeous machine.
@huck01955
Жыл бұрын
Ken I cant thank you enough for making so many great videos
@KaplanCycles
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@chadconway927
Жыл бұрын
I've never even seen one, but I'd really want that GP more.
@andymoore5916
8 ай бұрын
It gave me goosebumps when he started it
@samanthacollins4389
Жыл бұрын
Think over the years. Company's have realised. Bikes don't need that much speed to get round the track quick. But damn that thing is so nice. Always loved the old school looking dirt bikes.
@exup1k
Жыл бұрын
the old man in the vans, scared of them powerbands :)
@jeremybrooks5553
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike , damn , lmao , I'm serious about Denny's, holy shit , you said it , moto royalty , badass bike
@daveyt4802
Жыл бұрын
Kaplan reporting from Daytona!
@hughiemaceachern5282
2 ай бұрын
Old guy got er tuned nice and crisp
@DaveBegotka
Жыл бұрын
The sound reminds me of being young and fearless...lol
@johnmartin2079
Жыл бұрын
We all love motocross and hate the broken bones after
@HunterFrench-zy3bp
4 күн бұрын
Nice
@johnpoe8576
Жыл бұрын
My dad had a real coffin tank Maico only had 3 gears ,2 compression release,I wouldn't stay off it, it was a monster,he bought it off a old friend for 400. He gave it back because he thought I would kill myself on it, might have but still am bummed, back around 1979 or 80
@angusbeef524
Жыл бұрын
My buddy had one of these when I was a kid, he offered me to ride it and, of course, I’m going to find out exactly what it does. Took off down our 2 Lane dirt road went for wide open.…. It was everything I could do to keep it between the ditches.😮
@LxHxOxTxRx
Жыл бұрын
Where do I buy one of those gas tank covers??? Any/all help greatly appreciated!
@jchavins
Жыл бұрын
MXA did a lot of work to gear it tall enough to do that speed. Modern bikes can't be geared high enough because the countershaft sprocket is located too close to the swing arm pivot. My 1979 KTM 400 MC5 would take from 13 tooth to 17 tooth countershaft sprockets and was a 6 speed. With the 15 tooth the top speed was in the neighborhood of 95-100mph.......I only found one desert race with a layout that that kind of speed was possible.....it was scary...
@dondutch4107
Жыл бұрын
ive had my 690 at 125mph.. but that is it! engine has so much more to go but a dirt bikes body is not made for anything over 100mph.. Dakar style body would help
@donniebaker5984
Жыл бұрын
Little bit loaded up my ass , he's got it jetted perfect ....see any oil smoke burning pre-mix and how hot was the engine when he kicked it , what , two times and it fired off mad at the world for being born.....i want it i need it im a highway staaaar
@natm3145
10 ай бұрын
Sick I like it a l ot
@josephrobinson8894
10 ай бұрын
Japanese manufacturers bought Maico’s and disassembled them completely to figure out how and why they ran soooo well. And that’s why we have the Japanese bikes today
@davidkeep6526
Жыл бұрын
Remember a poster showing Andre Mulherb ( ? ) doing 123mph. Caption... 123mph on dirt, tell that to your mates !😎👍
@anthonycordero5733
9 ай бұрын
Those old tanks like Yamaha and suzuki
@davidsnyder2000
Жыл бұрын
Damn that number 916 bike sounds good! Holy shit! That thing is a monster the way it sounds. If some folks haven’t heard what a powerhouse 2 stroke sounds like, this is it👍😄 Yee-haw. That bike will hurt you, I promise.
@davywijns5560
Жыл бұрын
i had this bike in 88 and raced it in Belgium kesterheide as a mecanic pain in the ass to kick it over :) great times do,😀 greetings from Belgium
@andymoore5916
8 ай бұрын
The only one I haven't seen is the can-am 465 I had one it was nasty machine
@ianmangham4570
Жыл бұрын
JoJo Keller 4 life 💯🤠🇺🇲🙏
@adamtisch8358
Жыл бұрын
Amen! Bubbas scrubs ain't got nothin on Jo Jo s. The goat of nesc get back Jo Jo!
@NicoMatthews-gl6el
Жыл бұрын
I owned the same demon ,hells child
@michaellinner7772
8 ай бұрын
The chain is on the wrong side, along with the kickstarter. I'm actually surprised that the throttle is still on the right side and the clutch on the left. Riding bikes like this and the insane, huge displacement Maicos was like wrestling Grizzly Bears. Except the porridge was way too hot and the bed was unbelievably uncomfortable. 😉
@DennisMerwood-xk8wp
Жыл бұрын
Was that timed both directions? Where? Bonneville - with accredited timing instrumentations? Here in New Zealand, back in the day riders rode their Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda ring ding dirt 500's in the road races - on road racing tyres. And won! I always wondered what top speed these powerful KX500's reached with tall gearing, and some judiciuos port filing? LOL
@strangecustoms8486
Жыл бұрын
Lol it was fun to watch I'm one of the Stranges from Strange Rd Paeroa we still have the annual ride up Strange Rd but it not a proper race any more just a fun ride but lost the Paeroa street races the truth of the real reason it ended is starting to come out. Good to see dirt bikes still popular amongst the youth here in New Zealand. Just need more places for them to ride that's not around the streets and parks. 🇳🇿
@dask1516
Жыл бұрын
Must have more teeth on the primary sprocket
@Crosshatch1212
Жыл бұрын
Dnt know how I missed this ,an old bloke had one off these brand new when I was going bing bashing on my dt 50 .oh how I wanted it , It’s crazy to think you’re saying it was rare .But this bloke lived in a palace compared to my three bed house I was brought up in with my brother 3 sisters n mum n dad ,oh and granny for two year ,.
@TraveladvRajanSRai
Күн бұрын
geared wide zabel n maico need sprockets
@imtonedeaf1
Жыл бұрын
The Yamaha IT 490 will do about the same if you got balls enough to hold on
@reverendjimjones9061
Жыл бұрын
@HorchataFan not a chance, i have a twenty year old ktm 450 four speed with some grunt and i would guess 80 mph at best.
@Weekendadventure450x
7 ай бұрын
I have a KTM 495. Don’t know what year it’s been sitting in my mom‘s backyard for 20 years.
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