Puch Maxi

Puch Maxi
Manufacturer Puch
Production 1970s-1980s
Class Moped
Engine 50 cc air-cooled two stroke
Transmission single speed E50 or two speed ZA50 transmission
Fuel capacity .85 gallons

The Puch Maxi is a moped that was manufactured by the Austrian manufacturing company Puch through the 1970s and 1980s that is well known for its reliability, ease of maintenance,[1] and fuel economy (up to 120 mpg).[2] These mopeds gained wide acceptance during the 1973 oil crisis and are still widely available for aftermarkets, and mint examples are still valued by collectors today.[3] It is started using a pedal start mechanism where the user provides the force needed to start the 50 cc two stroke engine, or can be ridden like a bicycle when the engine is disengaged. The later models feature a kick start mechanism.

Models

The Puch Maxi comes in several models:[4]

Engine

The Puch Maxi uses a 2 stroke 49cc gasoline engine that comes in three horsepower ratings: 1, 1.5, and 2 HP that limits the speed to 20, 25 and 30 mph respectively. However, these can be modified by de-restricting the airbox, carburetor, exhaust manifold, pipe, and the use of aftermarket and performance parts.[6][7]

Transmission

The engine is coupled to either a single speed E50 or a two speed ZA50 transmission. The versions of the transmissions can be identified by the shape of the gearboxes: The E50 has a round gearbox whereas the two speed has a rectangular gearbox. Both transmissions use a centrifugal clutch.[8]

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