When was the Maico 700 made?

When was the Maico 700 made?

BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: 2009 ATK INTIMIDATOR 700cc TWO-STROKE – Motocross Action Magazine.

Do they still make maico dirt bikes?

Modern open-class dirt-bikes are still being produced under the Maico brandname The ATK Intimidator dirt-bike (reportedly the most powerful production two-stroke motorcycle available aside from Maico’s own motorcycles) features a Maico motor. Several changes to the motorcycles occurred during these years.

Why did maico stop making dirt bikes?

THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF MAICO MOTORCYCLES The biggest problem was infighting between the family members. The bitter feuding set the stage for a spectacular crash. Maicos had a good reputation throughout their years and were highly competitive bikes. But the wheels were coming off the Maico line.

What happened to the 700cc Maico two-stroke?

This 700cc two-stroke was a short-lived project brought to the U.S. by Frank White of ATK. Even though it says ATK on the side of the tank it was the last vestige of Maico. After family problems caused the break-up of Maico in the mid ’80s, the tooling and the intellectual rights went to a Dutch company.

What is a 700cc two stroke?

This 700cc two-stroke was a short-lived project brought to the U.S. by Frank White of ATK. Even though it says ATK on the side of the tank it was the last vestige of Maico.

Why buy a Maico motorcycle?

Since 1999 we are the one and only producer off those fantastic two stroke Maico Motorcycles. We love to do this very special job and each time when a brand new motorcycle runs for the first time it is like the first cry off your own baby :-)) It is your choise to give one off those lovely bikes a new and perfect fitting home…

What happened to Maico tanks?

Even though it says ATK on the side of the tank it was the last vestige of Maico. After family problems caused the break-up of Maico in the mid ’80s, the tooling and the intellectual rights went to a Dutch company.