Despite a rocky history as of late, Maico dirt bikes enjoy cult status among collectors, as it can be pretty difficult to track down some of the older models. Redditor u/Yz250x69 summed up a lot ...

While most of these were street bikes, dirt bike production through the '60s gave rise to global brands such as Husqvarna, CZ ...

True to their off-road nature, Beta dirt bikes are low on frills but high on build quality. Some models feature traction control and a limited dashboard. The Maico range is small but comprehensive ...