| A very clever design: the Honda Super Cub was the | | | | of 1992 Honda Motorcycles had built 20 million of these |
| combination of a moped and a scooter. It attracted | | | | machines. |
| many people due to its friendly and non intimidating | | | | - The Honda 50cc Super Cub was exported to 120 |
| look. People who before had felt threatened by bigger | | | | countries. |
| motorcycles, approached and adopted this model very | | | | As the Volkswagen Beetle, the Honda Super Cub |
| quickly. | | | | didn't change much through time. Just take a look at |
| It was a versatile motorcycle and had enough power | | | | the technical data below: |
| to carry two passengers or a passenger with luggage. | | | | 1959 Honda Super Cub Specifications |
| Its large diameter tires and wide seats made the ride | | | | -> Four stroke horizontal engine. |
| almost as comfortable as the touring bikes from that | | | | -> 49 cc of displacement |
| time. | | | | -> Three speed semi-automatic gearbox. |
| >> Honda 50cc Cub and Super Cub FACTS | | | | -> U-shaped frame in stamped steel. |
| - In 1952 Honda built 7000 units of this bike which | | | | -> Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg.) |
| represented the 70% of the entire production of | | | | -> Speed: 35 mph (57 kph) |
| Japanese motorcycles for that year. | | | | 1992 Honda Super Cub Specifications |
| - Thanks to this model Honda Motorcycles were | | | | -> Four stroke horizontal engine. |
| absolute market leaders during 1953 and 1954. | | | | -> 49 cc of displacement |
| It's worth mentioning that those were very competitive | | | | -> Three speed semi-automatic gearbox. |
| days. There were many manufacturers competing for | | | | -> U-shaped frame in stamped steel. |
| a very fast growing and demanding market. | | | | -> *Weight: 122 lbs. (55 kg.) |
| - The Honda Super Cub was the equivalent of the | | | | -> *Speed: 50 mph (80 kph) |
| Ford T or the Volkswagen Beetle for automobiles. As | | | | Enjoy the ride! |