Indian ME100
The Indian ME100 was a single cylinder, two-stroke enduro / offroad motorcycle produced in 1974. It could reach a top speed of 55 mph (88 km/h). Max torque was 0.74 ft/lbs (1.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 7.78 HP (5.8 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 53.0mm bore x 44.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 97.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 7.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a port control.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the standard.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic while the rear was equiped with a hydraulic. The ME100 was fitted with a 1.6 Gallon (6.05 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 175.05 pounds (79.4 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.0 inches (1270 mm) long.
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Indian ME100 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | ME 100 |
Production | 1974 - 1975 |
Class | Naked |
Engine | Air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 53.3mm x 53.3mm |
Compression ratio | 7:1 |
Top Speed | 55 mph (88 km/h) |
Horsepower | 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 7500RPM |
Torque | 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
Fuel System | Mikuni VM 22 carburetor |
Ignition | points |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed, manual Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Wheelbase | 50.0 inches (1270 mm) |
Length | 80.98 inches (2057 mm) |
Width | 5.98 inches (152 mm) |
Height | 24.02 inches (610 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.0 inches (762 mm) |
Weight | 175.05 pounds (79.4 Kg) (dry), 86.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 1.6 Gallon (6.05 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Indian ME 100 was a Air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Indian between 1974 and 1975. It could reach a top speed of 55 mph (88 km/h). Max torque was 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled Air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder. A 53.3mm bore x 53.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 97.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a port control.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The ME 100 was fitted with a 1.6 Gallon (6.05 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 175.05 pounds (79.4 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.0 inches (1270 mm) long.
1975 Indian ME 100[edit | edit source]
The 1975 MY Indian ME 100 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, two-stroke, 97cc, single cylinder lump mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 8 horsepower and 5 Nm of torque. This machine is one of the few ever to be designed by the American brand specifically for young and less-experienced riders, and comes standard with laced wheels, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a drum braking system, and boasted a dry weight of only 79 kg (175 pounds).