A very clever design: the Honda Super Cub was the combination of a moped and a scooter. It attracted a lot of people due to its friendly and non-intimidating appearance. People who had previously felt threatened by larger motorcycles reached out and adopted this model very quickly.
It was a versatile motorcycle and had enough power to carry two passengers or one passenger with luggage. Its large diameter tires and wide seats made the ride almost as comfortable as touring bikes of that time.
>> FACTS Honda 50cc Cub and Super Cub
– In 1952 Honda manufactured 7000 units of this motorcycle, which represented 70% of all Japanese motorcycle production for that year.
– Thanks to this model, Honda motorcycles were absolute market leaders during 1953 and 1954.
It is worth mentioning that they 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 Volkswagen Beetle for automobiles. By 1992, Honda Motorcycles had manufactured 20 million of these machines.
– The Honda 50cc Super Cub was exported to 120 countries.
Like the Volkswagen Beetle, the Honda Super Cub didn’t change much over time. Just take a look at the technical data below:
1959 Honda Super Cub Specifications
-> Horizontal four-stroke engine.
-> 49 cc displacement
-> Three-speed semi-automatic gearbox.
-> U-shaped structure in stamped steel.
-> Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kilograms)
-> Speed: 35 mph (57 kph)
1992 Honda Super Cub Specifications
-> Horizontal four-stroke engine.
-> 49 cc displacement
-> Three-speed semi-automatic gearbox.
-> U-shaped structure in stamped steel.
-> * Weight: 122 lbs. (55 kg)
-> * Speed: 50 mph (80 kph)
Enjoy the trip!
Daniel levy