What Does 100cc Mean

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OBradley
07/29/25 12:05pm
100cc refers to a motorcycle with a displacement of 100 milliliters. The relevant introduction is as follows: 1. Displacement calculation method: Cylinder cross-sectional area X stroke X number of cylinders = total displacement cc. Among them, the stroke refers to the reciprocating movement of the piston in the cylinder. When the piston moves from the top dead center to the bottom dead center, the distance traveled is called the piston stroke, or stroke for short. 2. Definition: The working volume that the piston passes through when moving from the top dead center to the bottom dead center is called the cylinder displacement; if the engine has several cylinders, the sum of the working volumes of all cylinders is called the engine displacement. The larger the displacement, the greater the fuel consumption and horsepower. The smaller the displacement, the less fuel consumption, and the horsepower is also smaller.
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OSerenity
08/13/25 10:01pm
I usually ride a 100cc scooter to commute. This 100cc refers to the engine displacement unit, meaning the cylinder can intake 100 milliliters of air-fuel mixture per working cycle—about the volume of a soda can. Don’t underestimate this displacement; it’s incredibly practical for city riding: quick off the line at traffic lights, nimble for weaving through traffic, and most importantly, fuel-efficient—over 40 kilometers per liter, with monthly fuel costs under 200 yuan. However, it’s not suitable for high-speed racing; you’ll noticeably lack power on mountain roads or when carrying a passenger uphill, given the limited displacement. These small-displacement bikes are especially popular in Japan and Southeast Asia for being lightweight and affordable.
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Annie
10/08/25 8:24am
Someone who has repaired thousands of engines talks about 100cc. Actually, engine displacement refers to the total volume of space the piston travels through when moving up and down in the cylinder. 100cc means the working volume is 100 cubic centimeters, commonly found in scooters or small underbone motorcycles. These engines have a simple design, with small-sized camshafts and pistons, offering advantages like compact structure, low vibration, and low failure rate. However, the downsides are obvious, such as limited pressure-bearing capacity of the crankshaft and connecting rod, making them prone to overheating during prolonged high-speed operation. I recommend riders of such bikes to change the engine oil every 1,500 kilometers and clean the air filter regularly to extend the engine's lifespan. In fact, displacement and power aren't entirely correlated—some low-displacement bikes can perform quite well with proper valve technology tuning.
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