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
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
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the standard.
Chassis
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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| Manufacturer | Indian |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Horse Power | 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel system | Mikuni VM 22 carburetor |
| Ignition type | points |
| Battery | 7.0:1 |
| 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) |
| Dimensions | L 80.98 inches (2057 mm) W 5.98 inches (152 mm) H 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 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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
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
The bike has a 5-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
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
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).