ME 100

1974 Indian ME 100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Indian for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1974 Indian ME 100 utilizes a 97 cc (5.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8 HP (5.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 82.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the ME 100 measures 86.2 kg (190 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 762 mm (30 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,270 mm (50 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.05-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 129 km (80 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 89 km/h (55 mph).