Well and truly Framed.

[Maico International]

An all new frame is the latest addition to the trick range of new products now advancing the spec list for the 2011 M.M.X. Sporting a cleaner and more detailed line than the previous model it is also expected to be lighter nimbler and produce even better handling characteristics than its well proven predecessor.

[riffraff]

mmmmm, nickel plated frame, talk about bling factor, I haven't heard of those since the seventies.

[JETZcorp]

I'm very glad Maico is sticking with Chromoly.  I would've lost a lot of respect for the company if they'd gone aluminum like everyone else.  But I have to say, an all-new frame?!  That's big-time!  Hopefully this thing can make enough waves to not only make people reconsider the two-stroke, but reconsider chromoly steel, as well.  The fact that this is a NEW steel frame, will do a lot to stop people from calling the bike out-dated.

[burn1986]

Good call to use steel. When are they gonna update the plastic and stop using old Yamaha side panels and rear fender. Granted, I think they look better than Yamaha's new fenders, but updated side panels would add to the looks. Everything else looks good. At least they don't have some stupid looking front fender that sticks up in the front. Are there any other pics of this bike anywhere on the web? When are they gonna have them in the US, or in the SX and MX series? Have they tested any of them yet?

[Maico International]

I'm very glad Maico is sticking with Chromoly.  I would've lost a lot of respect for the company if they'd gone aluminum like everyone else.  But I have to say, an all-new frame?!  That's big-time!  Hopefully this thing can make enough waves to not only make people reconsider the two-stroke, but reconsider chromoly steel, as well.  The fact that this is a NEW steel frame, will do a lot to stop people from calling the bike out-dated.

Hi Jetzcorp,
               Thanks for the enthusiasm the new frame will also do away with welded lugs for the footpegs and be replaced with bolt on ones and has some very nice,... how can I put it, artwork built into it.   

[burn1986]

I hear stuff every now and then about Maico, but they don't seem to have any of the bikes racing anywhere.

[JohnN]

I hear stuff every now and then about Maico, but they don't seem to have any of the bikes racing anywhere.

If you were in the UK or other European country, you would see the new Maicos. A new distributor has been appointed here in the states, but it is a slow complicated process to Import motor vehicles into the United States.

The new distributor has been working on the paperwork since February! It has been kicked back at least once and they have to re-submit. Once all the paperwork for the DOT and EPA is properly filed and accepted, new machines will be shipped to the USA.

Of course now that all the manufacturers are releasing 2011 machines, would it make any sense to bring in 2010's?

[Huffieva]

If you were in the UK or other European country, you would see the new Maicos. A new distributor has been appointed here in the states, but it is a slow complicated process to Import motor vehicles into the United States.

The new distributor has been working on the paperwork since February! It has been kicked back at least once and they have to re-submit. Once all the paperwork for the DOT and EPA is properly filed and accepted, new machines will be shipped to the USA.

Of course now that all the manufacturers are releasing 2011 machines, would it make any sense to bring in 2010's?

I know one person (i.e. ME) that has been patiently waiting for what seems like forever, I was ready for a new Husqvarna when the Maico announcement came out, and have been putting it off, I guess the worst than could happen is I end up with two new bikes... Guess that wouldnt be all that bad... is it remotely possible that they can somehow meet the homogilation (yes I know the spelling is off) requirements for AMA? I know Husky always falls short but it seems to be a direct result of having a multitude of models of essentially the same bike... Somewhat of a double edged sword... You build what the people want and it doesnt make the AMA powers that be happy.

[Maico International]

Hi,
   I would like to thank everyone for their encouraging comments and patience, but John is correct, the paperwork is taking its time and as far as I can gather since 911 the American Government has implemented a much tighter regime when it comes to the import process and to be fair who can blame them.We just have to let the process run its course.

[JETZcorp]

Hold on just a second.  Does my government really think that someone is going to try and do terrorist work by selling dirt bikes?  People are weird.

[riffraff]

Maybe they consider the new Maico's to be weapons of mas destruction to the 4 strokes 

[Maico International]

Hold on just a second.  Does my government really think that someone is going to try and do terrorist work by selling dirt bikes?  People are weird.

Hi Jetzcorp,
                Yes that is the same questions we have been asking ourselves, but according to lawyers on both sides of the pond the rules do seem to have tightended since those events.

Riff Raff- beatutifully worded! 

[riffraff]

hmmmmm, perhaps we will see the new Maico WMD series of bikes 

[JETZcorp]

You should do that!  After you get the distribution all set up, poke some fun at how long it took and how hard it was, and launch the "World Motocross Domination" campaign, or perhaps use the acronym for the 700.  Instead of the 700 MMX, have the 700WMD, complete with graphics displaying that name over a big mushroom cloud, with fried cams and bend valves flying in all directions!  I like it.

I just tried to make a draft in MS Paint.  Yeah, not the best program in the world for that sort of thing.