Honda Astrea 100
The Honda Astrea 100 has a top speed of 95 km/h, produces 7.3 hp and weighs 94 kg.
Launched in Indonesia around 1990 as the successor to the Astrea Prima, the 97cc Astrea Grand/Star family became the archetypal Honda underbone 'bebek' with a 4-stroke SOHC engine and 4-speed rotary gearbox. It is notable for near-indestructible reliability and extreme fuel economy, making it the best-selling and most beloved commuter in Southeast Asia during the 1990s.
7.3 hp
ืืื
7.3 Nm
ืืืื ื
94 kg
ืืฉืงื
95 km/h
ืืืืจืืช ืืจืืืช
2.0 L/100km
ืืืง
ืขืืจืื
ืืืฃ
๐ง Service Schedule & Parts
Affiliate ยท we may earn| Service item | Every | Typical cost | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ข๏ธ Engine oil + oil filter | 2,000 km / 1,000 mi or 6 mo | $4-8 | ๐ข๏ธ Buy โ โ๏ธ Buy โ |
| ๐ฌ๏ธ Air filter | 8,000 km / 5,000 mi | โ | ๐ฌ๏ธ Buy โ |
| โก Spark plugs | 8,000 km / 5,000 mi | โ | โก Buy โ |
| ๐ง Valve clearance check | 4,000 km / 2,500 mi | $5-15 | |
| ๐ Chain & sprockets | 15000-25000 km (replace) | $15-35 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ Brake pads | 20000-30000 km | $5-15 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ Tires | 12000-20000 km | $30-60 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ฉ Major service | 12,000 km / 7,500 mi | $40-90 |
ืื ืืงืื ืื ืฆืจืืืื ืืืขืช
Cheap classic, rising value
Clean, original-paint Astreas have become collector items in Indonesia and prices for tidy examples keep climbing. Check that the frame and engine numbers match the papers, since many have been rebuilt from mixed donor bikes.
Rust and worn top end
Frame tubes, leg shields and rear fenders rot from the inside, and high-mileage engines rattle from worn camshaft lobes, rocker arms and cam chain tensioners. A smoky exhaust and heavy oil consumption usually mean tired piston rings and valve guides.
Simple, forgiving upkeep
Change the oil every 1,500โ2,000 km, check valve clearances and the cam chain tensioner regularly, and keep the drive chain lubricated and correctly tensioned. The Keihin carburettor and points-free CDI ignition are easy to service, and most parts are still available new or as cheap aftermarket copies.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Honda Astrea 100 โ owned, ridden, recommended.
ืืขืืืช ื ืคืืฆืืช
๐ฅ 1 CRITICALListen for rattle at idle and cold start
Shift all four gears, feel for slip uphill
Headlight brightness at idle, battery and wiring splices
Underside, steering head, welds, matching frame engine numbers
โ ืจืฉืืืช ืืืืงื ืืคื ื ืืจืืืฉื
Very reliable, cheap parts if frame sound
Full Specifications
More Honda Astrea 100 Guides
More from Honda
View all Honda models โCommunity Reviews
Discussion
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Honda Astrea 100? +
Noisy cam chain and worn tensioner: Listen for rattle at idle and cold start (moderate) | Slipping clutch, hard or jumping gear shifts: Shift all four gears, feel for slip uphill (moderate) | Weak charging, dim lights, dead magneto coil: Headlight brightness at idle, battery and wiring splices (minor)
What is the horsepower of the Honda Astrea 100? +
The Honda Astrea 100 produces 7.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm, with 7.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm of torque. Top speed: 95 km/h.
Is the Honda Astrea 100 good for beginners? +
Yes โ the Honda Astrea 100 is a reasonable choice for new riders (7.3 hp is manageable), weighing 94 kg.
Is the Honda Astrea 100 reliable? +
Owners report 1 critical issue to watch for on the Honda Astrea 100, notably: Frame, swingarm and chassis rust or repair (Underside, steering head, welds, matching frame engine numbers). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Honda Astrea 100 good for daily use? +
Suited for daily beginner use โ 2.0 L/100km fuel economy.
How fast is the Honda Astrea 100? +
The Honda Astrea 100 reaches a top speed of 95 km/h, producing 7.3 hp at 94 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.
What gear should I buy for a Honda Astrea 100? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Honda Astrea 100, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/honda/astrea-100/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.