Maico MC490 (Mega 2) is considered the greatest Open Class MX of all time. Maico sold more of this exact model than Honda sold across their entire MX lineup in 1981.
Walter Kaaden -
Articles to read -
https://pulpmx.com/2014/04/24/gps-classic-steel-83-1981-maico-mc490-mega-2/
https://www.off-road.com/dirtbike/how-good-was-the-maico-490-22739.html
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/bikes/Maico.htm
Legends of Dirt Bike History - Opferman Motors
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4GoGhusrro&list=PL797543044A418BA5
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