2023 MAICO 700 ENDURO WORLDS BEST 700CC 2 STROKE, HEWA POWA READY FOR WAR!

[@Munter1]

Awesome bike didn’t think anyone had the balls to make a big two stroke anymore, put some sticky road tyres on it you’ll have the worlds fastest and best sounding supermoto.

[@timmyhaze5893]

Best sounding? 🤣🤣

[@maikromer5256]

I dont think so 😂

[@tvgonebad10]

It will be the best sounding!

[@maikromer5256]

@@tvgonebad10 But for sure not the fastest 😂 Sound is also subjective 😜

[@adamcuttler9665]

Non 2 stroke fans have fun with your 4 stroke fart sound and why don't you just go electric

[@stevegriffin2626]

Maico was always on top of the game. Their first monster was the 501. I dreamed of that bike. Test riders said in 4th gear it would do a 10ft tall rooster tale and make trenches like a tractor. No one made a 500 at the time (two stroke) then they come out with a 700. Again no other manufacturer makes one like this. I’m back to dreaming again

[@capt.obvious9058]

I'd start with a mountain bike first. He doesn't look comfortable on 2 wheels. Beast machine 💪

[@shannonjurgens3667]

Well, he wearing shorts.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

James will be a "Pro" in no time. Just as soon as he masters his 1974 Ct 70 trail bike & gets rid of the "flip-flops". Going from 3.4 Hp to 60 Hp will be a snap; just like l did with my 3 hp mini-bike to a Maico 450 @ 47 Hp.

[@jimmyharmer1116]

Yeah definitely wasn't giving it a fist full of throttle. I doubt most dudes would be able to handle this thing on the limiter. When it hits powerband woaaahh nelly 😄

[@jaysan7316]

Poor James I hope he knows what he got himself into 😂. That ripper will never be riden to its full potential ‼️ hold it steady in 3rd gear James 👍

[@Jasonsadventures]

About the only place you ever see one ridden like it's 1985 is on this channel. He will be ok on a smooth forest road. 95% of 500cc videos on KZbin are 1/4 throttle

[@lucascady4992]

Lean forward and hold on James!! 😊😢😂🤣

[@jaysan7316]

@@lucascady4992 👍😆

[@visionary7179]

@@Jasonsadventures in 1985 they ride on 1/4 throttle?

[@Jasonsadventures]

@@visionary7179 no in the old days people didn't care about crashing. What I mean is you do see 500s at full throttle on this channel (most of the time). Most other channels are gentle with them these days.

[@aspirationalbiker1923]

I'm continually impressed by the range of bikes you showcase, thank you for your content and I'm super jealous about this particular one

[@nickfontana2801]

Wow, I haven't heard the name Maico in a long time!!! They always made big two strokes in the 70's . This 700 is awesome!! 👍 Did everyone notice that it didn't smoke? Two strokes are back!! 😎🍻👍

[@donniebaker5984]

i noticed that 2 strokes of all kinds stopped smoking in 1977 the.year 100% synthetic smokeless 2 stroke oil was invented ..at that time Yamalub R was the best ever at 50 to 1 as this oil never made any deposits inside the engine anywhere ..the cylinder head was as clean as the day it was made and the piston same way as though it had never been installed of ran in an engine..the exhaust port no carbon deposits at all but polished shiny as the day i ported and polished it ..i had just bought a brand new 1977 YZ125 and the dealer told me "if you run this oil ill personally guarantee the motor for a month of motocross racing ...bel-ray 100% synthetic at 50 to 1 will leave a very small amount of carbon that easily comes off ..before this we were using Klotz at 50 to 1 that was used in 2 stroke go-karts that dont smoke but you have to drain in out of the tank carb and flush out the engine top to bottom every time you ride your bike or Klotz with eat up everything made out of steel ..watch some of the old footage of ABC wide world of sport when indoor supercross was born ..if it was not for smokeless synthetic 2 stroke oil ABC would not have had a show cause you would have never seen the bikes and all the spectators would have choked on regular petroleum oil when it burns ..and now i hear in you tube videos of stuff they call "spooge" that drips off the end of a 2 stroke stingers that the young no it all riders believe this is very bad tuning for a 2stroke but it is the results you want to see as smokeless oil condenses back to a liquid after the engine fires and leaves a greasy clear film that clings on to everything like STP and then eventually gets blown out the end of the pipe and looks nasty like cum thats why the noobs call it spooge ...lol dumb shits dont know anything

[@PRAD33PK]

Thank you for continuing to be an absolute two-stroke fanatic! We may be in different parts of the world but we really appreciate you for telling the stories of our favourite smoky monsters new and old.

[@stevegriffin2626]

Maico.. always were cutting edge. Always were ahead of their time. Always the bike everyone wanted Maico, always “The Beast”

[@charlesmayle3800]

I remember decades ago maico brought out the maico 501 people thought maico had lost their minds, insanity some people said ! Maybe around 50 yrs ago !

[@jeffmiller3150]

Always broke down! Always waiting for parts!!

[@Shelbygtconv]

@@charlesmayle3800 I was dirt bike shopping with my dad. I wasn't 16 years old yet. I was only 15. The Yamaha dealer was also the Maico dealer. They just happened to have a 501. My dad nearly had a stroke when I asked the salesmen if I could test ride on the track outback. With your 50 years comment, I realized that was all 50 years ago. "How time flies".

[@charlesmayle3800]

@@Shelbygtconv you were lucky my brother was your age in 71 he bought no joke a SL 70 I wanted him to buy a 100 , he wanted a SL 125 my dad talked him into a 70, he's still angry about it ! LOL

[@jsn7123]

The "real" Maico company disappeared in 1986. Till then they were "the" name in Motocross business in Germany. Everybody wanted one of those, the street legal ones were a pretty rare sight, though. I grew up half an hour away from were the factory was. I remember a guy, he was about 1.60m tall (~ 5'2") and he wasn't able to reach ground sitting on his mighty Maico. So at every stop he had to jump off the bike and mount it again to continue riding 🙂

[@bobg1219]

Congratulations on the new bike James! Do not try what Sr was doing until you get lots of practice. Ride safe and have a blast!

[@joshuarainey6796]

Yea,take it easy on that bike until you are VERY familiar with its other-worldy Power Band

[@TheTacticalHouse]

@@joshuarainey6796 😂✌🏻

[@tallcool1jeff]

@@joshuarainey6796 got to love that power band!! I love two strokes!!

[@johnhansen7499]

I'm not the last guy to comment for once. The bike is probably one of the best two strokes in the world. It's beautiful, powerful and durable. Love it?

[@Toxic2T]

And it's way more reliable than the CR500. This Maico is for daily use, I love it. Thank you for blessing us 2 Stroke freaks with all this unique content!

[@Toxic2T]

@@billallen4793 Awesome! But I saw in this channel that they had a redesigned CR500 for daily use because you can't daily a CR500 in the streets unlike this Maico.

[@JoesemAckbar]

Probably not the best bike to learn how to ride on! hahaha

[@empiresrikesfat]

One Whisky Throttle away from hospital

[@brunodantas5939]

Exatamente amigo 😂😂 aí é um cavalo bravo

[@Toxic2T]

@@empiresrikesfat hahaha

[@optimusprimer4392]

Why not??? The thing only reacts to driver input if you get used to a heavy powerful bike it'll be easy after a little while

[@MOONDATURA]

I started on a 450 but quickly realized that my buddies 250 is nicer definitely not because I was scared at the time

[@TheTacticalHouse]

Hey, we all know the feeling hopping on a fire breathing dragon for the first time. Be safe, keep the foot over the brake, and a finger over the clutch. 🤪💪

[@garyalexander2480]

He’s in trouble lol

[@lancecowburn1693]

I'm happy for the guy but man he probably should start off on a bike a little bit smaller than that one🤔

[@ButtSnorkler9000]

The power does look pretty manageable though

[@philipbooth7779]

I don't like the exhaust. I wouldn't buy one because of that.

[@nickg8915]

Bigger engines have wider power bands, a 250 can kind be easier to ride than a good running 125 in certain circumstances

[@ButtSnorkler9000]

@@nickg8915 my 300 exc is easier to ride when it isn’t launching you into oblivion 🤣it doesn’t bog out ever and has a bunch of low end torque.

[@concernedcitizen5506]

Love this machine.

[@mikeschlup5279]

I suggest having a good masonry guy on retainer for foundation repairs..lol.

[@M5S]

The dude holding a sword while the other guy does a review of the bike! 😂 Gotta love Murikahh

[@KillrMillr7]

I'm scared just watching him ride it. Take it easy James, that things a super duper rippa.

[@slow6.6]

Great buy man!!! Looked a little nervous at first but that’s to be expected with all the two stroke POWA

[@jameskelly3745]

KK your definitely the master of 2 strokes. Every show is awesome as hell!!! Keep rockin my friend 🤘🤘

[@mikehunt3987]

Dang! How cool! I'm glad someone out there is actually buying one of these to ride! Thats so cool.

[@johnclark3431]

I've been wondering when you guys were gonna do a new maico 700 video! Thanks for all the awesome videos! Good luck James!

[@bryanworth8292]

Yeah , I think I'd be pretty hesitant on a bike like that one at first too . Even though my last bike was an XR650L , the Maico is an absolute BEAST ! You're pretty fearless Ken to put it on its back tire so easily .

[@zymkriger]

That dude has no business riding that thing. He needs a gas gas 125

[@joshuarainey6796]

hell yeah! would kill for that thing! much love as always Ken!

[@ttecsolar2846]

Great bike thx for an awesome video. All the way from Australia.

[@davelariviere682]

Excellent walk around, Thanks Kaplan!

[@NVZ249]

I can't get enough with this maico 700 and your content. What a machine. It's very expensive but one day is one day.

[@mrrice1111]

RIP to that back left blinker

[@tallcool1jeff]

I love your videos! What a great bike. I am praying for your safety James, that's a lot of bike to learn on, take it easy on that Beast.

[@FlowJunkee65]

Congrats James on an absolutely insanely awesome bike! Follow in Sr's footsteps to let your new 700 know who the boss is!

[@AustenARW]

Sorry to see it leave your channel but congrats to the new owner. Thanks again for doing such a great feature on this bike and for documenting the whole journey. Hope to see you do more like it.

[@outlawjoseywales6159]

WOW! Be safe as I will promise you that thing will loop in the blink of an eye! I have riden big bore 2 strokes all my life and that is a BEAST! Love it!

[@randalkeller4845]

That bike sounds amazing. Love the big 2 strokes

[@krisn8820]

I had a KX500, it was more than I could handle. Can't imagine a 700 2 stroke.

[@cbfaras1608]

In a long ride i see the left indicator melt like ice cream :)

[@madmadmadworld9387]

have not seen anything this interesting since i bought my ktm 300 2 stroke, its time for another bike , this looks sweet, i do remember maico and bul taco , grew up in the 70s, raised on 2 strokes, barstow to vegas finished on a Suzuki rm 250 1979 , i was 19, great review.

[@mattl7886]

oh man. James purchased a monster 😬.

[@txrick4879]

Damn brow you have the best toys . Keep em coming .

[@elcapitano1972]

Gotta love ❤️ dat new bike smile! ☺️ cupla wicked weapons there!! Cheers fellaz 👊🏼🍀✨

[@cndboy6646]

Congrats James that is the most amazing bike i have ever seen

[@user-jc7jb3bu5s]

Just the time building the pipe is amazing. beautiful bike!

[@linoguglielmo141]

That's a BEAST!

[@seanfenwick]

That thing picks up just on throttle with a big dude on! Monster

[@justsomedude2882]

i love how it has so much room in the cylinders that it sound almost as deep as some 4 strokes when you give it some gas

[@adamroper1197]

I started off riding a bike that was way too powerful. After the learning process (If you survive) you become a good rider.

[@yachtie75]

Love the gs1000s in the background, I have one in Australia.

[@jimjumbuka4161]

Love the way it efficiently relocated your neighbors yard. I hope he doesn’t make you put it back!🤣 Good luck James and welcome to the top of the food chain. Don’t let it bite you too hard…2 stroke open bikes are awesome machines, my advice is just keep it in 3rd all day and have some fun 😉

[@supermotomadness]

Ruliiiiiiiiinnnnnn!? You guys are just fantastic at everything you do on your channel, love it.

[@jasonkennedy1670]

scorch that left turn signal 🔥

[@gpa7069]

BEAST! I had an 81 KX-420 2 stroke that I thought was BA. I'd be scared to death giving that thing full throttle on an MX track.

[@cyclerider5652]

Gorgeous looking bike! The old school "M" logo is too cool

[@johncox2443]

That’s a freaking beast!!!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

That thing is wicked 💪🏻👍

[@andyroo3022]

Weapon of a bike. Great video. This is a crazy machine.

[@jaysan7316]

James is one happy dude !!! Congrats 🎊 RIPNDip ‼️🏁🎊‼️❤️‼️

[@matiaspetroselli5592]

700 cc 2 Strokes. That was a serious thing. Nice.

[@Nikola_Novakovic]

OMG, do you know how many people would love to own that very bike… Far out it’s a beauty…👍 Lucky guy 🍀

[@COLLAR01]

My Alpha one was my favorite bike ever, I might have to buy one of these

[@quentinrance8974]

The sword is super cool too!

[@bitiberg]

Great presentation! I want one!!!

[@scottloftin1730]

Thats a bad ass damascus sword! Nice work sir.

[@wattzmonster583]

THAT MAICO IS BEYOND AMAZING!!!!! WOWWW!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWCASING THAT BADBOY! #teamkaplan

[@lylemorse6959]

Nice Bike! I would love to tear it up with that beast! BTW, you might be a bit older...but the kid in you still shines through! Good for you brother!

[@francescoferrarese4737]

The Best Enduro in the world, 2 stroke, heavy duty !!! 🔝🔝🔝👍🕺

[@davidroeder7299]

I have the same boots as Sr.! Fine taste all around...

[@ScalporeRocco]

WOW,IS A BEAST🤩

[@kenandrieling5885]

Love your videos! Machinists make the best mechanics! Im 43 and grew up riding dirt bikes since I was 8 years old. went to motorcycle mechanic school and then I went to machine tool school. Raced and built a bunch of drag bikes, and now i ride a ktm 625 smc and am a construction contractor now. Lol Engineering, machining, and mechanics are still skills i use everday.

[@jvsyoutube3298]

well, that just looks terrifying fun!

[@JTTV72]

The lobster shell pipe looks amazing!

[@matengarogers6658]

Monster 👹🔥💯

[@Questions7Answer]

you just love it when wolverine reviews maico

[@isaacpulido9134]

I'm in awe. Slay that dragon

[@davegutenech7188]

That thing is a BEAST. I WANT ONE OR TWO.

[@tommybritton9273]

Glad it's going to a good home but a shame to see it go, after all the testing and hype we've been thru.. best of luck James...

[@SPENJERE]

Nice to hear it wrung out a little . 😉

[@pedroyrigoyen7735]

Awesome machine!!

[@duncang01]

700....WOW! That's a beast of a bike.

[@toddjacobs5660]

Man thats a nice bike 👍

[@manoelgoncalves4151]

Amazing 💪💨

[@venemaatjesNL]

man that sound👍

[@williamweiss6128]

Nice!!

[@seather863]

James is going to have a blast, congraduations.

[@meowmeow9227]

You mean broken bones and a totaled machine

[@michaelparker2449]

Probably a strange thing to say but if I owned that I would probably get bored of it. I learned this after owning a CR 500 and almost never having the chance to really open it up, while on various 250s I could just have a lot more fun.

[@bve7397]

Supermoto it 😳

[@dennisthemenace5150]

Absolutely beautiful bike

[@racebiketuner]

Nice!

[@cndboy6646]

that thing does great at moving earth

[@LUZ-zv6pq]

Watched this on a break and through the car stereo... it sounds like a 2 stroke but thumps like a 4 too!

[@harleyrider9640]

Nice job..you'll have fun on that monster

[@goldflakechallenger]

very impressive machine and just plain beautiful excellent video !!!

[@hickerbilly345]

I'm legitimately concerned for the guy.

[@Leonard-hk1nf]

Yep I was thinking the same thing !He doesn’t have any more business on that bike than I do lol

[@Leonard-hk1nf]

@off spec Because I am not capable of riding it ! And neither is he . That’s why to much bike for his skill level .

[@Jasonsadventures]

@@Leonard-hk1nf I rode a 500 two stroke for many years as my daily transport and plenty of full throttle. I'm not any kind of skilled rider but if you have a brain you can still ride them without killing yourself. Time and place, weigh up the risks etc.

[@daviddery2688]

I'm so jealous of you. I WISH I COULD AFFORD ONE LIKE THAT. ENJOY LIFE AND THANK GOD

[@ralfr.5974]

What for a Beast!! 700cc🤩 2Stroke💪🏻

[@jbird73]

Congrats James! Sweet ass bike! Stay safe brother

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈youve always got that cheeky smile after riding something that rips 😈😈😈

[@Redpedable]

Welcome to the Winners Circle James ✊

[@rajgill7576]

For the bloke who gets off a cr500 with clean pants, we present the maico700

[@tthulsey]

That’s what’s up I don’t even know what to say wow 🤩

[@MalShakur]

Blessings to all you fellow gear heads who get off on stuff like this.

[@Mineratron]

What a beast! 💪😎 Keep it stinky!