Post Sale Update: This Maico sold for $7,878.01 after 25 bids on eBay.
One of the most sought-after vintage MX bikes of all time, the Maico 501 was released in 1971 and dropped jaws just because of the displacement. At the time, it was the biggest two-stroke speed junkies could buy.The 400s were actually better race bikes, but for some people it was impossible to argue with 501cc. If you want more information, head on over to my favorite Maico reference, the “Ultimate Maico Vintage Bike Guide” from Rick Sieman at Off-Road.com.
This 501 is being offered by the 3rd owner, and it somehow comes with a title for street legal use. It’ll need a little bit of a going over, and unfortunately the paint job is an amateur job. Find this 501 for sale in Santa Fe, New Mexico with bidding up to $3,550