A very clever design: the Honda Super Cub was the combination of a moped and a scooter. It attracted many people due to its friendly and non-intimidating appearance. People who had previously felt threatened by larger motorcycles came up and adopted this model very quickly.
It was a multi-purpose motorcycle and had enough power to carry two passengers or one passenger with luggage. Its large diameter tires and wide seats made it nearly as comfortable to ride as touring bikes of the day.
>> Honda 50cc Cub and Super Cub DATA
– In 1952 Honda manufactured 7,000 units of this motorcycle, which represented 70% of all Japanese motorcycle production that year.
– Thanks to this model, Honda motorcycles were absolute market leaders during 1953 and 1954.
It is worth mentioning that those were very competitive days. There were many manufacturers competing for a fast-growing and demanding market.
– The Honda Super Cub was the equivalent of the Ford T or the Volkswagen Beetle for cars. As of 1992, Honda Motorcycles had built 20 million of these machines.
– The Honda 50cc Super Cub was exported to 120 countries.
Like the Volkswagen Beetle, the Honda Super Cub hasn’t changed much over time. Just take a look at the technical data below:
1959 Honda Super Cub Specs
-> Horizontal four-stroke engine.
-> 49cc displacement
-> Three-speed semi-automatic gearbox.
-> U-shaped structure in stamped steel.
-> Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg.)
-> Speed: 35 mph (57 kph)
1992 Honda Super Cub Specs
-> Horizontal four-stroke engine.
-> 49cc displacement
-> Three-speed semi-automatic gearbox.
-> U-shaped structure in stamped steel.
-> *Weight: 122 lbs. (55 kilos)
-> *Speed: 50 mph (80 kph)
Enjoy the trip!
daniel levy