Most motorcycles are buzzing like icons of their era or are weakened in “practical” motorcycles that only borrow their name. But every now and then people manage to remain faithful to his legacy while sliding quietly out of the spotlight. For Honda, that motorcycle is the Super Cub C125.
The Super Cub C125 is the direct descendant of the best -selling motor vehicle of all time. Just like the original, it remains a practical, simple and economic city bike, built to, as Honda says, “to give the joy to play a useful role in people’s lives.” But despite its legendary status, in the US, the Superwelp is largely forgotten and overlooked, and here is why.
The best -selling motor vehicle ever, now forgot in the US
Start price: $ 3,899
The Honda Super Cub debuted in 1958 and in 1992 it had already sold 20 million units. By 2005 the figure had risen to 50 million and by 2017 it had crossed the 100 million. As far as we know, it could reach 200 million this year! That is how iconic the Super Cub is; It has ever made every other motor vehicle. Nowadays it is still produced in 16 factories in 15 countries and sold in more than 160 markets.
The Super CUB remains especially popular in parts of Asia, where it serves as an all-purpheting machine, or, as Honda calls it, a consumer device. It is used for family outings, food delivery, daily living work traffic, date nights, weekend adventures and everything in between. It is an economic, practical motorcycle that is built for the masses in places where larger motorcycles or cars are impractical (due to traffic congestion) or just too expensive.
This usability works against it in developed markets such as the US and Europe. Motorcycles are treated here as lifestyle toys. In such a market, the Super Cub has become a niche product, chosen for its nostalgia. Instead, his mini-moto brothers and sisters, the Grom and the monkey, have monitored the center. The result is that the Super Cub now exists in the background, overlooked despite its legendary status.
So easy that you can drive on it with one hand, as Mr Honda meant
Seat height: 30.7 in.
When the first Honda Cub was designed, the design team had two guidelines: to create easily to operate things that fit in the hand and produce four hp. Allegedly Soichiro Honda Wilde Wilde a bike that could ride delivery boys with one hand while they could balance Soba Noodle boxes on the other shoulder. Although the new Super Cub makes twice as many horses, it remains a super easy motorcycle to drive, not just for motorcyclists, but for everyone.
The backbone of the bicycle, meaning of words, is a step -down chassis, making it easy to go in and out without lifting the leg too high. Combine that with a low seat height and most riders can go on a stop feet. The ergonomics is equally approachable, with an upright, relaxed driving triangle and of course placed pens and steering. Even the suspension is gently jumped to absorbing away.
The result is a motorcycle that is hospitable for everyone, whether you are a first rider, a command that wants something simple, or a returning motorcyclist who is looking for something fun without much hassle. It is no wonder that old Super Cub advertisement campaigns have shown that the bike was driven by grandmother’s, Santa Claus, delivery boys and more. It is really the bike for everyone.
Chassis and Dimensions specifications
Frame type | Steel mono-backbone frame |
Anterior suspension | 26 mm fork, 3.9 in. To travel |
Rear -wheel suspension | Twin shocks, 3.6 in. To travel |
Wheelbase | 48.9 in. |
Fuel capacity | 1 Gallon |
Pavement weight | 238 pounds |
Bulletproof engine that makes a gallon for 155+ miles
Fuel consumption: 156.81 mpg (WMTC mode)
The 124cc single-cylinder engine of the Honda Super Cub is not exceptionally on paper, but that is exactly the point. It produces just enough strength for city driving, with an approachable and flexible power output. Where it really seems is how economical it is to run. Honda claims 156.8 mpg, which means that the small tank of one gallon can cost you more than 155 miles before you have to refuel.
Fuel consumption is not the only trick in his sleeve. This is also one of the most reliable and proven Honda engines that have ever been made. It combines the lower end of the current Japanese market C110 with the SOHC two -cleage cylinder head and the upper end of the MSX Grom. You can perform this combination of an engine for years every day with little more than basic maintenance. You should really neglect it to make it a grenade yourself – unless you just have super bad luck.
Then we come to the transmission, which keeps the original “ride with one hand” philosophy alive. The semi-automatic transmission with four gears has a heel-toe shifter, but lacks a clutch lever. Select the gear, turn the throttle and the clutch automatically starts. Although such achievements and rich brands are ideal for urban driving, they do not necessarily shout fun in a market that is dominated by powerful motorcycles.
Honda Super Cub functions
ABS
Small LCD with an analog speedometer
Small storage space for small supplies
Smart Key Ignition (Keyless Ignition)
Fuel injection
Performance specifications
Engine type | Some cylinders, air -cooled |
Displacement | 124cc |
Induction | Programmed fuel injection system (PFM-FI) |
Transfer | Manual four -speed gearbox with wet multiplication and automatic centrifugal coupling |
Max Power | 9.7 HP @ 7,500 rpm |
Maximum torque | 7.7 LB-FT @ 6,250 rpm |
Top speed | 59 MPH |
Timeless S-shaped design defined by universality
The design of the Super Cub is downright iconic, immediately recognizable by its characteristic leg protectors and neatly enclosed mechanical bits. Just like the original, the Modern Super Cub is designed based on the principle of universality: something simple, approachable and easy for almost everyone for the eyes. It is not exotic like a Ducati, nor loaded in Chrome like a Harley-Davidson. Instead it is clean and practical.
That modest design made the Superc of the world of the world, but it is also the reason why it is flying under the radar in the US today. For riders spoiled by Italian exotics, aggressive naks or large, tough cruisers, the design of the CUB can feel a bit like warmed soup. It does not scream style, although we would claim that it is one of the best empty canvases for adjustments, if performance is not something you are looking for.
Design highlights
Frontal body adds protection against the wind and road waste
Machine-finished cast wheels are easier to clean than traditional spoke designs
Front Fork is partially hidden by De Kuip and combines seamlessly with the upper bodywork work
Unit control unites the steering wheel, forks and leg screens
Round headlight in retro style uses LED lights
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Unforgettable contribution to motorcycling that is worthy of a book (or two)
We cannot talk about the superc without mentioning its estate, which is so important that whole books have been written about it. The Super Cub placed Honda on the world map, but more importantly, it caused a revolution in transport. For millions of people, especially in regions where villages were isolated and city trips were rare, the Superwelp made it possible to visit the city and be home for dinner. It made transport reliable, affordable and accessible to many.
Six decades ago, motorcycling was an activity dominated by men, but the Super Cub helped make the more mainstream. Advertisements showed ordinary people on the cub, including women (and even Santa Claus). Advertisements for the Super Cub even showed up in women’s magazines, and Honda framed the bike as a consumer device, instead of a motorcycle, making it attractive for everyone.
Then the now legendary “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” campaign, which not only changed the way people looked at motorcycles, but even continued to inspire the lifestyle marketing today. Forgetting the Honda Super Cub is to overlook the legacy of a motorcycle that democratized the two -wheeled experience. But the Super Cub is larger than just one market. Although it might be the underdog here, it is nothing less than a revolution in many countries.
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