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The 3 Best 100cc Motorcycles

Small-displacement motorcycles are undergoing a major global resurgence. Whether you are searching for an ultra-affordable city commuter, a lightweight starter bike, or a heavy-duty utility machine, motorcycles with engine sizes around 100cc offer unmatched fuel economy, accessible seat heights, and effortless handling.

While true 100cc street bikes are rare in Western markets like the U.S., major manufacturers produce some of the most reliable two-wheelers in the world within this class. Below is a breakdown of the top ~100cc motorcycles and mopeds on the market today.

Could the Upcoming Hero XPulse 421 Become Harley’s Baby Pan America?

Hero MotoCorp has been on a steady march, carving its niche in the motorcycling world with an uncanny ability to anticipate what the common rider wants.

Now, with the Hero XPulse 421, they’re taking a daring leap into the realm of adventure motorcycles—a category that’s as much about conquering rugged landscapes as it is about conquering the hearts of riders. If first impressions are anything to go by, this bike is no ordinary addition to the lineup.

Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp Could Soon Come Out With Another Bike Like the X440

Ah, Harley-Davidson. Here in the States, it’s a brand synonymous with thunderous V-twins, endless highways, and bikes as American as apple pie. But overseas? That’s a different story entirely, and it’s one that involves Harley-Davidson and Hero MotoCorp.

Harley, ever the savvy player, has been making quiet inroads into smaller-displacement markets, teaming up with India’s Hero MotoCorp. The fruit of this union? The X440—a modest 440cc single that’s made waves abroad but remains a ghost here in the land of big engines and bigger dreams.