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1970 Indian Mini Bambino MM5A

In America, Small Displacement by Abhi1 Comment

The Indian MM5A, also known as the Indian Mini Bambino, was a mini bike designed for little children (4-5 year olds) to become familiar with motorcycles and the Indian brand. There were two marketing goals with this bike – encourage older riders to share the Indian experience with their children, and also prime the pump for the next generation of …

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37 Years New – 1978 Indian ME-100

In America, Dual-Sport, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Here’s a basically brand new example of a 40 year-old Indian ME-100 – one of the classic examples of Indian’s flirtation with tiny displacement off-road bikes. The ME-100 featured a Fuji F500K engine, which displaced 97cc. In 1974, the ME-100 got upgraded to a 22mm carb, and power went through a 5-speed transmission. If you’re curious, here’s a digital scan …

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2014 Honda Grom Custom

In Custom, Japan, Small Displacement by Abhi3 Comments

Remember the Honda Motocompo? Built as a ‘trunk bike’ to fit into the Honda City, it was a quirky take on personal transportation. I bring that up because the name parallels well with ComposiMo, a company that has turned this Grom into a custom that fits inside of a Honda Fit.