Welcome to the Cub club Petrolhead! Over the years I’ve had Ducati’s (Monster & 748SP) BMW GS’s large and not quite so large, KTM’s Suzukis etc etc. The bikes I’ve loved most have been an ‘87 Cub 90 and my current Thai C110 Supercub. Always gathers a crowd and always friendly too. My other bike is an Enfield Classic350 which I also love to bits but if I had to choose one it would probably be the Cub.
Forget the bike: Can we just appreciate the intelligent commentary. This guy looks pretty tough, but he speaks like a professor. No big ego, and such an honest, positive analysis. He could review toasters and make it sound smart.
Yep, I had a C90. It was our only transport for 2 years after getting married. I don't think I ever did an oil change or serviced it and it never let me down. Brilliant 👏 👏
Good Lord I'm not (yet) a motorcyclist but this chap's reviewing is first class. One of the best reviews of anything I've seen so far - simple, interesting, and reviews what's in front of him, not comparing it to a Pangale or some nonsense. Great content.
I really like how Honda continues to apply their ability to make reliable and well designed bikes to the cheaper end of the market, and in doing so provide some amazing low cost transport. For example the Honda Navi is a ridiculously cheap bike, but unlike some no-name Chinese bike you know it will have Honda reliability and dealer backing despite the rock bottom price. I feel like many manufacturers think that the very bottom end of the bike market is below them once they've made a reputation for themselves and only sell bigger, fancier, more expensive bikes, whereas Honda haven't forgotten what got them where they are today. My first bike, a1968 Honda S90, is now on display in my loungeroom!
@@keinkein510 Yeah that's a floating point argument, it depends a lot on what company is making their engines. Hero of India makes some pretty good bikes. I also know a 2007 Lifan 200GY owner in Oregon who put over 78K miles on his, in off road mostly use. The only reason the engine was retired was the oil-pump's sprockets and drive chain were really worn out, and impossible to source. The crank was tight, no really bad wear in the piston or cylinder. Lifan's OHV engines are noted for being long lived.
👍 I love my older Harley Electra Glide, but I think I could have a lot of fun with one of the newer smaller Honda models like that scooter, grom, or Trail 125. Hard to decide! Besides, I could easily teach my kids or my wife to ride with something like that scooter. That would totally justify the purchase of another bike! My first three bikes were Hondas. First was a 1981 XL 250. It really took a beating. I rode my 1984 Nighthawk 700s from Chicago to California back in 85. What a great bike that was.
A lot of insecure riders in the comment section lol. I personally don't own a car since I live in a large city in Japan so I split my time between my Kawasaki Ninja and the Honda Cub. It's a great little motorcycle that gets me around the city and free parking everywhere I go. I actually did a day-long touring on this thing and it was loads of fun! When I'm on my Ninja I go fast and don't really take in the scenery so it was a great change of pace for sure and I got to explore more.
It has nothing to do with insecurity. It simply looks ridiculous and they didn't have to make it look like this. I'm a designer and fabricator and so design is important to me.
@@dangerous8333 Here's the thing, looks are pretty subjective. The Cub may have had an arguably utilitarian design in the past but the more recent renditions have been very stylish. While you may not agree, I count myself along with millions of others who think so clearly the majority don't think it looks ridiculous. Besides, my original claim about insecure riders where addressing comments made by riders who said they wouldn't be caught dead on a 'scooter' on how it sounds bad, or how it will never be 'cool'. If you claim you won't ride it because you think it looks like a scooter and that will never be 'cool', that is the definition of being insecure. You care so much about what others think that it prevents you from even giving the Cub a try.
Agree with your review. I am about an inch shorter than you. To me and have felt this way for some time, the testament to an enlightened motorcycle enthusiast is...one who sees virtue in the entire spectrum of motorcycling which is diverse. Scooters to choppers, cafe racers to sport bikes to cruisers. Many of us started out developing our love for motorbikes on smaller, low power bikes. As we age, somehow we find our way coming back to our roots. You sir, IMHO are such a man. An enlightened motorcycle enthusiast who gives very keen and insightful reviews.. Cheers from across the pond.
As a teenager, I rode my mums old C50cc cub from Frome to Bristol a 74 mile round trip, to attend band practice, Trumpet strapped to my back. On the way back I always stopped at the Chinese for supper and sat by the bike thinking how amazing it was to have some freedom and doing my thing. Later, I joined the RN and played alongside the Royal Marines band and have since done other crazy stuff. My own Malaguti 50cc two stroke wouldn't have survived the trip, so the C50 was reliable and I wasn't in a hurry. This was the mid 70s. I wish I could do it all again. Cheers for the enthusiastic reviews, excellent.
It was a cool bike 60 years ago-when I was 14! I've been thru my Kawasakis, Yamahas and Suzukis. Satisfied my need for speed. Now a Super Cub would be ideal. Thanks for the memories.
I have owned many Hondas down through the years from a 90 and 110 trail to an 1800 gold wing. Presently I have a 49ccRuckus and even tho the top speed is only 35 mph and I get a realistic 90 mpg, it is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! I just turned 73 years old.
‘The lack of rear visibility is an asset as it makes you unaware of the tailback behind you’ Old Man 2022. I nearly dropped my phone from chortling so hard!
Man instantly fell in love with this, the bike looks so clean,simple and organized, no fancy stuff and complex geometry, simple shape color makes it look so sleek and nice
Oh how times have changed. I was ridiculed by my ‘friends’ in the 80s for riding a cub. But now I can see these are full of style , not just nostalgia, but bonafide coolness in its own right. I could well be making a return to two wheels.
I was riding my fathers C90 in Greece last week, it must be close to 40 years old, it barely gets any maintenance, it looks knackered but it starts first time and always gets you there. The problem for me when I bought my first 125 motorcycle was that it was almost too efficient - the garage filled the tank and I happily rode about thinking life was roses. 2 weeks later it died at the traffic lights and I wondered if I'd bought a lemon. It took a little while to realise I needed to put more petrol in it :)
Been considering one of these as a second bike as I'm now in my sixties , Thanks to the big guys brilliant review I picked a new one up today love the old school looks and simplicity !
First of all, what a wonderful review of this bike. I am 60 years old and started my biking days in 78 with an FS1E. The smell, the sound and the ever lasting smile of the two stroke has never left me and I still own and ride 2 strokes today!!! That said, I was around when the original Grandad 50 was at its peak and the honda cub is not the best selling vehicle of all time for nothing! In January this year I bought a new Honda Super cub to potter around on and yes, this really puts a huge grin on my face every time I take it out. They have done a wonderful job of reinventing the old cub keeping much originality yet preparing it for the 21st century with ABS and more HP to keep up with traffic instead of sitting in the gutter. The bike is a joy to ride and performs (apart from more power) just the way the old Grandad honda's did back in the day! This little gem along with my old 2 strokes will live in my garage until I pass on to the other side! Well done Mr Honda, and well done you for a great review!
I rode Honda 50s and 90s for over a decade from the mid sixties to the mid seventies. They were my happiest and safest motorcycling experiences of my riding career. In the seventies I rode my C90 all over England, rarely going on dual carriageways. It cost quite literally pennies to go anywhere... I once ran out of fuel outside a cottage in Herefordshire, I knocked on the door to ask if I could borrow a container to go and fetch some petrol. This was a couple probably in their sixties or seventies. The gentleman said he'd go to get the fuel whilst his wife made me lunch of eggs,bacon, beans, toast and lashings of tea. Meanwhile the man of the house had returned and refueled my little Honda. I got my money out to pay him but he totally refused to accept any payment, saying that it was their pleasure to help me out.... As the advert used to say at the time, ' You meet the nicest people on a Honda ' ....
I'm a moped guy and been an advocate for people in cities to buy them for years, I've owned/build puch, tomos, piaggio, hondas, etc and it is one of the greats ways to get around quick while saving tons of money on gas.
If you were in southeast asia, you might also like 150cc mopeds. Fuel consumption is more or less than 40 km per liter. If tuned well it can reached 200 km/h. (At the cost of fuel consumption).
I love the bikers' approach. A 125cc cub? Cool. A 50cc scooter? Nice, man. A 650cc Harley? Great bike. Sportsters? All cool. You don't have any experience? You will learn buddy, don't give up. Are you doing something wrong? Here, let me show you. Are you a veteran biker? Respect. No ego, no grudges. And it's not national, all around the world, bikers are like that.
I've been riding supersport bikes for years now. But as I'm starting to exit my 20s I'm thinking I want something a little more... down to earth. These bikes are almost the bike equivalent of "stopping to smell the flowers", ha! Thanks for the review friend.
Hi, honest plain talking review, makes a pleasant change. I just managed to buy one of these with 3 miles on the clock. I have filled the tank twice and managed to get 173.2 and 180.3 mpg. I am running it in per Honda instructions and travel 35-38 mph'ish. I am 72 and have been riding bikes up to 1200cc for 58 years. So yes I have had them all. It felt a bit strange going from my 900 TDM to the Cub but it's a different kind of motorcycling. The main positives are you get to see the countryside, it feels safe without other traffic up your bum, it is supremely quiet, runs like a sewing machine day in day out, and economy is unbelievable of course. Negatives are, suspension is not great on country lanes with the state of them but not the fault of the bike, and I feel a little exposed on A roads (given that I am still running it in ), again not the fault of the bike. If motorists were considerate this would not be a problem. Being an old git I think the electronics is all unnecessary and would like a kickstarter, I don't like the heel and toe gearchange and would prefer a normal gear lever, and probably spoked steel wheels. I also think the previous red and blue Cubs were a nicer colour than the grey. The seat arrangement might be better if it were a dual seat. I am about 5ft 9-10in and have to sit on the back of the seat. It also feels as though it slopes down towards the front. I paid almost twice the price for the Honda that I sold my TDM for and it took a while to get my head around it but I can actually see far enough ahead on the Cub to be relaxed. All in all I would recommend anyone to buy one of these (if you can find one!!). Footnote: I wish Honda would sell the CT125 in the UK - I would buy one immediately without seeing it in the flesh. Another footnote: People say I look overdressed with my full face helmet, armoured suit, gloves and boots -clearly these idiots haven't come off of a bike onto the tarmac. I try to explain the road is as hard coming off of a Cub as it is coming off of a 1200cc BMW R1200RT!!!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan try out a Honda CT125 Trail based on the super cub platform. Tank is much bigger and it's more robust for off road trails. It can run well over 200 miles on 1.4 gallons. Same chassis. engine and gearbox.
I'am working as a Postman over here in Australia and the Honda Cub is the bike Australia Post provide to deliever the letters and small parcels on, so i spend most of my weekdays on one of these little beasties, They're great fun.👍💯
When I was 16 I used go all over Wales on my C50 Cub, it was so reliable and smooth just plodding away, as enjoyable as all the big bikes I've had since
I think a lot of people my age (59) broke their motorcycling cherry on a supercub in a field somewhere . My dad bought one in the '72 oil crisis and I used to take it for a ride when he was out .......I was 10 ! That bike is what started my obsession with bikes ! I want to get one for nostalgia
It always cracks me up when the old man sits on the pillion seat and demonstrates hugging an imaginary rider. additional laughs this time with the "I could actually ride the bike like this" demonstration. Love this channel, new favourite bike review channel.
There's a reason that the Honda Cub is the most produced vehicle in the world! Super engineering and a design classic. I have a 1970 C90 and it is so much fun to ride and seriously practical. I really enjoyed your review. Thank you.
Great review. These are a cool bike now and people must remember, this bike is the most common form of transport in the world. I'm in Bangkok and they are everywhere, some are done up really nicely. The old ones which were manufactured in Japan are very desirable and an old second hand one will cost more than a brand new one.
Thanks for the review, beautifully shot and very good audio. That's just what the bike sounds like. I've had a new cub for about a month and I'm loving every minute of it. You can't help but smile and enjoy the ride, and it's amazing, but other people smile too. In fact in the short time I've owned it I've had more comments and people looking and taking pictures than any of my other bikes. It really is a modern classic design, and if you're happy to leave your ego at home, it's a great fun bike. Maybe not for touring as you say, but the fun roads are always at 60 to 80 kmh anyway, and the cub loves that speed. Doesn't love hills much, but it will struggle along if demanded to. 👍🇦🇺
I had a Trail 90 back in the 70's and I spent many hours exploring the high desert in California on that little bike. It was an absolute blast and more fun than a human should be allowed to have. I would get the Trail 125 if I still lived in that area.
Back in the sixties one of my neighbours had the 90cc version that he and his wife used to go tent camping on, and during the power cuts in the seventies he put it up in the back garden to illuminate the living-room with its headlamp so he could read. Great machine that I was too stylin’ to be seen on when I was a young un…but now…
I have the red and pearl version of the Cub and I really enjoy riding it in the area that I live in. But out of my area here in MS USA everybody speeds at least 10 to 25 miles over the speed limit. So if the speed limit is 45 MPH people go 55 to 70 MPH and pile up behind me on the 2 lane country roads because I'm going the speed limit and enjoying the ride which seems plenty fast on the Honda Cub. I have 5 other motorcycles, two V twins, a four cylinder, and two single cylinder thumpers and I seem to ride the cub more than any of them. I drove the cub up to a night spot and parked the cub beside the Harleys. One of the Harley riders look at me and said " Oh the humility ". I just smiled and went inside to get a beer. Some people will never know the joy that can come from riding a small bike because their egos get in the way. They don't want to look silly (to themselves) or look poor lol. I don't give a fxxx at this age - I'm going to enjoy life while I still have the chance. By the way, Harley made a 125 too. I had one as my first bike - a Harley Hummer 125, 2 cycle with knobby tires - it was the pits, had absolutely no power and I still had a blast on it.
Good morning ! I am Cross Cub grandpa from Japan. Super Cub is so versatile motorcycle ! I enjoy camping and touring with HONDA Cross Cub ! The video is very nice !! Have a nice day !
As you get older and have owned large motorcycles, your perspective of what is "cool" changes and you evaluate motorcycles based on how well they do the job they are intended for. These small bikes are simply excellent for nipping around town and short distance journeys on roads with a speed limit of 40-50 mph - urban roads or narrow twisty country lanes but not dual carriageways or motorways. I too would have one and that fuel consumption is amazing.
@@carlarthur4442 - I'm 61. Current bikes are an FJR1300 and a Ninja 400 that both myself and my son use. I live in Canada and we don't get the Super Cub here . . . we only get the Grom, Navi and Monkey. I need to sell a car and make more space in my garage for a couple more bikes.
I run around town on a 33 year old Cub 90 with 42,000 miles on it and I absolutely love it. It's so easy to drive because of the semi-automatic transmission, flies in and out of the traffic jams and is always the first to take off when the light turns green. I love how revvy it is. I can get 45mph on the flat and it's such a light bike that those 45mph are really exhilarating. In fact, I get as much, if not more fun on it than I do on my CB500F, seriously! Today I filled the tank and it cost my €2.57. If (and that's a big if) this one gives up the ghost, I'd seriously consider replacing it with one of these.
there is no fear of it ever giving up their designed to last forever, and parts are made all over the world so a fall can easily be fixed, engine will never fail. that's what made them famous. the words c50, c90 and breakdown... just dont go together. get the vales adjusted and a full service and carbie clean every 5 years or so😆😆😄🙂
I must say, I really like the look and "image" of this little bike. Whereas Vespas and all their inspired lines of knock-off bikes try very hard to attain a retro cool, with lots of deliberate and often pretentious styling cues, this little chap has an honest retro feel born out of pure functionality. The fact that so little has changed in four decades just adds to this authenticity.
A very well engineered bike, I had the first one when I was a teen, a 49cc ohv and we tested it pulling away in top gear with a couple of riders on board weighing a total of over 30 stones, and it did it without wrecking the gearbox....Not to be recommended for sane people .....
What I like about these small bikes are that you are more or less always giving it full throttle, just wringing the neck out of them. The best thing is, because it´s a Honda, you can´t break anything in the process, my Monkey has the same engine and I love it. As usual a well made review. Have fun and ride safe.
I live in the country in America and I love the idea of bike like this. Most of the time I’m headed to town I’m not carrying a lot with me, and a bike like this would be a dream on the backroads I’m always on anyway. Especially with the Mpg. This or the Trail.
best small bikes ever made ive rode the old c90 for 30 years never came off never broke down i swear there nuke proof i would buy the new one but my old one wont die lol.
No need to buy the new ones if the old ones are still working man. 40 to 60 yr old+ people who know the true value of these classic Hondas look in envy and awe At the Honda c70s we have around. I'm 25 years old and i am aware of how valuable these classic motors are. These older generation People get shocked that these 35-40 year old classic motors are still up and running People of my age and younger have no idea that these motors are the truly good ones
Honda cleverly reinvented these small bikes, and I think it's a good thing. I wish the other Japanese company's would follow suit. They are good for the environment plus the high gas prices. Great review by the way
Other Japanese companies including Honda have all kind of small and economical bikes they sell in small countries with dense population like in Southeast Asia or South America. Only Honda can sell these small retro bikes with a somewhat premium price in North America or Europe because these models (Cub, Trail, Monkey,...) have huge nostalgia and cool factor. Other brands don't really have as iconic names to draw sales from.
I had a Honda C70 as my first motorcycle. It was great introduction into biking. These machines were and are indestructible. If you were carrying a pig to market or your wife and child or both these machines serviced your needs. All through Asia these machines are much revered.
You missed the neat trick that in 4th, when stationary, another 'down' takes you back to neutral. And it does have a clutch (apart from the centrifugal one - it has 2 clutches) - the gear change lever disengages and re-engages the 'gear change' clutch, and once you know this and have trained your foot to know it, smooth gear changes are easy. I have a lovely 1200cc Triumph Speedmaster Chrome Edition, but my 125 Innova, a 2012 model, the last they did, has been in my garage since 2015 and it has seen two 'big'bikes' come and go. There will always be a Honda Cub of some sort in my life as long as I am able to get my leg over one. They are an absolute delight.
when i was at primary / intermediate school i used to dream of owning a Honda 90 cub or a Honda 90, since then i have owned around 25 bikes ranging from a BSA bantam to an 1800cc Suzuki m109r, and a Harley Heritage ( hated it ) but, i still would love a Honda 90, they are brilliant. love your posts by the way.
They're truly brilliant bikes. The semi automatic is genius and works flawlessly. It's a much nicer feel and sound to a normal moped style fully automatic scooter type bike.
I bought a 2021 model last fall. I traded a Versys 650 for the SC. I live in a small town and everything is within 3 miles, and the speed limit never gets above 35mph. The Versys was a terrible urban/small town bike. (great country road bike) Also, if you live in a large city, the SC can be great for that too. US gallons are smaller than UK gallons, so here in the US, the SC will get about 150mpg if you're not a heavy person and you don't ride too aggressively. My bike's not broken in yet, and I'm getting 125mpg and I weight 200lbs. (A little over 14 stone for you Brits) But if you need to travel long distances, or you need to be on the highway...the SC is the wrong choice. It wasn't designed for that. Also, the SC doesn't have an oil filter...so I plan on changing the oil a LOT more frequently than what's recommended. It's so fast and so easy to do...and it uses less than one quart of oil. I plan on changing oil every 1k miles. 10 minutes and $7 and it's done.
Spot on, mines approaching 16k, lives outdoors and commutes daily (30 miles). Averages 160mpg and has saved me thousands in fuel over its use. People often say the original is better but I'd disagree, the 125 engine is far more practical and safer for modern roads, coupled with injection,disc with ABS, led lighting, it's brought the old design into the 21st century. Most people who approach the bike think it's an original C50 so Honda have done a great job with the design My biggest complaint is why only make them for the UK in this black scheme, mines red and white and has nice chrome parts along with diamond cut wheels. I parked next to this colour and it does look like they've just sprayed it in grey primer. Honda offered blue/white and red/white previously which paid homage to the original cub. To offer it in black only is a mistake I'd say.
My fiancee and I recently traded in for a Honda CR-V. Going to one vehicle from two (long, complicated, melodramatic story) has been good, but sometimes I wish (when working from home) I could just dart around town. This might just be what gets me to do it. Beautiful review!
My grandad used to own a zundapp and a sachs then he got a honda c50.As i recall i was 10 years old when i learned to ride it.Oh the memories bring them back...legend bikes.Greece
I once borrowed a C70 while my bike was in for a service. It was top fun! This latest version looks like an excellent evolution of a timeless classic. Like you say - you can't go wrong with a Honda. Looking forward to the Monkey review, and I see Honda have also brought back the Dax 125. Three great ways to beat the fuel price increase!
You got me with the 188 mpg. If I store a measly 5 gallons of gas at home that's enough to get me almost 1,000 miles. This has got to be the best zombie apocalypse vehicle ever made.
Great review. Theres plenty of bike snobs out there but theres nothing wrong with riding these little-un's. My choice of steed is a Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce which sits next to........ a Mobylette. Great fun! You get infinite amounts of street cred for doing that review! 👍
Great review. I live in Vietnam and these bikes are everywhere here. I have something similar, it's called a Honda wave. Same type of platform just a bit more sporty looking. I want to give you a bit of advise on your down shifting that took me a bit of time to figure out and not a lot of people do this. When your down shifting, hold the shift lever down and rev the engine slightly before letting your foot off the shifter. This allows you to rev match. It makes down shifting so much smoother. It does take a bit of getting used to though. Thanks for the great video.
Yes, it saves on wear as other commenter said. Without that the pistons get accelerated without enough additional oil. Valvetrain too! ... Used to 2 strokes, forgot that.
The old 6volt cubs are fetching decent money now I have a 1980 c70 v reg fully restored to like new in aqua blue 10 000 miles been off road since 87 I paid 2 grand for it three years ago I've seen them go for between 3 and 5 grand I'm keeping hold of it legend off a bike .that new supercub sounds very similar.
Try out a Honda CT125 Trail based on the super cub platform. Tank is much bigger and it's more robust for off road trails. It can run well over 200 miles on 1.4 gallons (US). Same chassis, engine and gearbox.
You can’t go wrong with a Honda! Absolutely. Back in the 80s I had a 70cc version of that called a Passport. It was just great fun and useful for running errands. Thanks for your review. Good job. 👍☮️🌞🏍
I put a deposit on a Honda Trail 125, more rugged and useful but you lose alittle top speed but gain alot on the bottom end. Similar yet they do two very different things!
I Bleed Honda Red I have been riding Motorsickles for 56 years. I have owned 2 dozen Motorsickles 99% of which were Honda. I currently own and ride a 97 Honda Valkyrie standard & 93 Goldwing Aspencade. I would love to own one of these new Cubs. Hello from Mid Michigan 🇺🇸 .You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie/Wing. Keep the Shiny Side Up
I'm in Thailand. I'm getting the 125 Wave. Same bike but I like a clutch, huge under seat storage and a full seat that is better for two people...... or in Thailand three, four or five. The Wave is often the family sedan in Thailand. Nice review.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Dad driving.... toddler on a small seat that's fixed between the front of the seat and the steering column, largest child behind dad, then mom as the 3rd person on the seat and finally infant strapped on to mom's back. FIVE.... with ZERO helmets. Easy Google image for a picture.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Me too. But.... As a 25 year ER and ICU registered nurse..... My mind is always seeing the worst case scenario. Another side story.... I got my left hip replacement here in 2014. My surgeon is Thai but trained in the U.S. and Australia..... He said he could make 10x as much money in America but feels he owes it to his country to work here because of the prevalence of motorbike accidents.... and he said his standard of living is basically the same.....
I ordered this cub mid. January 2022 in germany. But all these logistic delays and missing chips are a pain. I can be happy if I get it before winter. Meanwhile I enjoyed your review very much. It basically confirms what I already had in mind. Thank you. I am actually jealous that you had the opportunity to ride it. I haven't yet and my fingers are itching to get my hands on it :D
I’m 6ft and find the Grom really comfortable, often doing whole day rides on it. The Grom isn’t that fast so think Navi would be too slow. Plus it is more like a scooter. The Grom and Monkey are proper mini motorcycles. The Grom can take a pillion the Monkey can’t!
I bought this bike on august, this review helped my decision..and its great, im commuting on it, its always fun going to work now ;)
Thanks ol' man ;)
One of the ugliest things I've ever seen. I just don't think I'd be able to bring myself to it.
@@elixier33 you can't see it when you sitting on it.
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Get yourself checked at specsavers mate.
Welcome to the Cub club Petrolhead!
Over the years I’ve had Ducati’s (Monster & 748SP) BMW GS’s large and not quite so large, KTM’s Suzukis etc etc. The bikes I’ve loved most have been an ‘87 Cub 90 and my current Thai C110 Supercub. Always gathers a crowd and always friendly too. My other bike is an Enfield Classic350 which I also love to bits but if I had to choose one it would probably be the Cub.
@@elixier33 brain damage
Forget the bike: Can we just appreciate the intelligent commentary. This guy looks pretty tough, but he speaks like a professor. No big ego, and such an honest, positive analysis. He could review toasters and make it sound smart.
Thanks very much. Toaster review coming soon 😏
I agree ! I like him … Good-egg.
Amen!
I have a little beard envy too by the way 🤣😂
Gay
My first bike was one of these. Brilliantly engineered, indestructible and reliable. There's a reason why they are the most popular bike ever made.
Awesome. Yes absolutely 💯
Me too, long, long ago 🙄
Most popular VEHICLE every made! Not just bike! Really is a crazy feat
Yep, I had a C90. It was our only transport for 2 years after getting married. I don't think I ever did an oil change or serviced it and it never let me down. Brilliant 👏 👏
Good Lord I'm not (yet) a motorcyclist but this chap's reviewing is first class. One of the best reviews of anything I've seen so far - simple, interesting, and reviews what's in front of him, not comparing it to a Pangale or some nonsense. Great content.
Thanks very much. 👍🏼👍🏼🙏
agree, simple and easy on ears and great review
Another agreement here, but I don’t want to spoil the likes count.
I really like how Honda continues to apply their ability to make reliable and well designed bikes to the cheaper end of the market, and in doing so provide some amazing low cost transport. For example the Honda Navi is a ridiculously cheap bike, but unlike some no-name Chinese bike you know it will have Honda reliability and dealer backing despite the rock bottom price. I feel like many manufacturers think that the very bottom end of the bike market is below them once they've made a reputation for themselves and only sell bigger, fancier, more expensive bikes, whereas Honda haven't forgotten what got them where they are today. My first bike, a1968 Honda S90, is now on display in my loungeroom!
Yes very good points indeed! My first was a Honda ST70 👍🏼
Pretty cool, man!
the navi is more bad than scooter from taiwan or even china
@@keinkein510 Yeah that's a floating point argument, it depends a lot on what company is making their engines. Hero of India makes some pretty good bikes. I also know a 2007 Lifan 200GY owner in Oregon who put over 78K miles on his, in off road mostly use. The only reason the engine was retired was the oil-pump's sprockets and drive chain were really worn out, and impossible to source. The crank was tight, no really bad wear in the piston or cylinder. Lifan's OHV engines are noted for being long lived.
👍 I love my older Harley Electra Glide, but I think I could have a lot of fun with one of the newer smaller Honda models like that scooter, grom, or Trail 125. Hard to decide! Besides, I could easily teach my kids or my wife to ride with something like that scooter. That would totally justify the purchase of another bike! My first three bikes were Hondas. First was a 1981 XL 250. It really took a beating. I rode my 1984 Nighthawk 700s from Chicago to California back in 85. What a great bike that was.
A lot of insecure riders in the comment section lol. I personally don't own a car since I live in a large city in Japan so I split my time between my Kawasaki Ninja and the Honda Cub. It's a great little motorcycle that gets me around the city and free parking everywhere I go. I actually did a day-long touring on this thing and it was loads of fun! When I'm on my Ninja I go fast and don't really take in the scenery so it was a great change of pace for sure and I got to explore more.
Pretty gay, unless you ride with some big tt, thin waist, porcelain skin Japanese girl. Then it's OK, I guess
@@mihailhidler5400 gay? What’s gay about a motorcycle? Don’t post homophobic comments please, I’m gay and don’t appreciate it.
It has nothing to do with insecurity.
It simply looks ridiculous and they didn't have to make it look like this.
I'm a designer and fabricator and so design is important to me.
@@danielkerr4100 You're also a Karen.
Calling something gay never meant homosexual. The word existed before you guys started calling yourselves gay. 😂
@@dangerous8333 Here's the thing, looks are pretty subjective. The Cub may have had an arguably utilitarian design in the past but the more recent renditions have been very stylish. While you may not agree, I count myself along with millions of others who think so clearly the majority don't think it looks ridiculous.
Besides, my original claim about insecure riders where addressing comments made by riders who said they wouldn't be caught dead on a 'scooter' on how it sounds bad, or how it will never be 'cool'. If you claim you won't ride it because you think it looks like a scooter and that will never be 'cool', that is the definition of being insecure. You care so much about what others think that it prevents you from even giving the Cub a try.
Agree with your review. I am about an inch shorter than you.
To me and have felt this way for some time, the testament to an enlightened motorcycle enthusiast is...one who sees virtue in the entire spectrum of motorcycling which is diverse. Scooters to choppers, cafe racers to sport bikes to cruisers. Many of us started out developing our love for motorbikes on smaller, low power bikes. As we age, somehow we find our way coming back to our roots. You sir, IMHO are such a man. An enlightened motorcycle enthusiast who gives very keen and insightful reviews.. Cheers from across the pond.
Thanks very much indeed 👍🏼👍🏼
As a teenager, I rode my mums old C50cc cub from Frome to Bristol a 74 mile round trip, to attend band practice, Trumpet strapped to my back. On the way back I always stopped at the Chinese for supper and sat by the bike thinking how amazing it was to have some freedom and doing my thing. Later, I joined the RN and played alongside the Royal Marines band and have since done other crazy stuff. My own Malaguti 50cc two stroke wouldn't have survived the trip, so the C50 was reliable and I wasn't in a hurry. This was the mid 70s. I wish I could do it all again. Cheers for the enthusiastic reviews, excellent.
Thanks buddy 👍🏼 Great to hear
It was a cool bike 60 years ago-when I was 14! I've been thru my Kawasakis, Yamahas and Suzukis. Satisfied my need for speed. Now a Super Cub would be ideal. Thanks for the memories.
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Many years ago I knew a guy who use to commute 90 miles day on one of these in all weathers and he did that for about 20 years, a proper biker!
Wow awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
I have owned many Hondas down through the years from a 90 and 110 trail to an 1800 gold wing. Presently I have a 49ccRuckus and even tho the top speed is only 35 mph and I get a realistic 90 mpg, it is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! I just turned 73 years old.
got zoomer same bike in u k .73 as well .keep biking.
My story is just about the same as yours with the goldwing, going on 74 this December, Keep On Rocking
‘The lack of rear visibility is an asset as it makes you unaware of the tailback behind you’ Old Man 2022.
I nearly dropped my phone from chortling so hard!
Yes there are hidden advantages! 👍🏼👍🏼
Man instantly fell in love with this, the bike looks so clean,simple and organized, no fancy stuff and complex geometry, simple shape color makes it look so sleek and nice
Oh how times have changed. I was ridiculed by my ‘friends’ in the 80s for riding a cub. But now I can see these are full of style , not just nostalgia, but bonafide coolness in its own right.
I could well be making a return to two wheels.
I was riding my fathers C90 in Greece last week, it must be close to 40 years old, it barely gets any maintenance, it looks knackered but it starts first time and always gets you there. The problem for me when I bought my first 125 motorcycle was that it was almost too efficient - the garage filled the tank and I happily rode about thinking life was roses. 2 weeks later it died at the traffic lights and I wondered if I'd bought a lemon. It took a little while to realise I needed to put more petrol in it :)
Great story.
An 'associate' of mine once peed in the fuel tank of my Cub 70.
I swear, for a week after it went better than ever!😂
This summer I went to Bastia in Corsica on mine.1,900 miles by side roads and a meandering route. I can heartily recommend it.
Been considering one of these as a second bike as I'm now in my sixties , Thanks to the big guys brilliant review I picked a new one up today love the old school looks and simplicity !
Excellent! Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
I cut my teeth on 50cc in the 70s
First of all, what a wonderful review of this bike. I am 60 years old and started my biking days in 78 with an FS1E. The smell, the sound and the ever lasting smile of the two stroke has never left me and I still own and ride 2 strokes today!!! That said, I was around when the original Grandad 50 was at its peak and the honda cub is not the best selling vehicle of all time for nothing! In January this year I bought a new Honda Super cub to potter around on and yes, this really puts a huge grin on my face every time I take it out. They have done a wonderful job of reinventing the old cub keeping much originality yet preparing it for the 21st century with ABS and more HP to keep up with traffic instead of sitting in the gutter. The bike is a joy to ride and performs (apart from more power) just the way the old Grandad honda's did back in the day! This little gem along with my old 2 strokes will live in my garage until I pass on to the other side! Well done Mr Honda, and well done you for a great review!
Excellent! Great to hear your story 👍🏼👍🏼Thanks very much
I rode Honda 50s and 90s for over a decade from the mid sixties to the mid seventies. They were my happiest and safest motorcycling experiences of my riding career. In the seventies I rode my C90 all over England, rarely going on dual carriageways. It cost quite literally pennies to go anywhere... I once ran out of fuel outside a cottage in Herefordshire, I knocked on the door to ask if I could borrow a container to go and fetch some petrol. This was a couple probably in their sixties or seventies. The gentleman said he'd go to get the fuel whilst his wife made me lunch of eggs,bacon, beans, toast and lashings of tea. Meanwhile the man of the house had returned and refueled my little Honda. I got my money out to pay him but he totally refused to accept any payment, saying that it was their pleasure to help me out.... As the advert used to say at the time, ' You meet the nicest people on a Honda ' ....
Wow that’s amazing 👍🏼
I'm a moped guy and been an advocate for people in cities to buy them for years, I've owned/build puch, tomos, piaggio, hondas, etc and it is one of the greats ways to get around quick while saving tons of money on gas.
If you were in southeast asia, you might also like 150cc mopeds. Fuel consumption is more or less than 40 km per liter. If tuned well it can reached 200 km/h. (At the cost of fuel consumption).
I love the bikers' approach. A 125cc cub? Cool. A 50cc scooter? Nice, man. A 650cc Harley? Great bike. Sportsters? All cool. You don't have any experience? You will learn buddy, don't give up. Are you doing something wrong? Here, let me show you. Are you a veteran biker? Respect. No ego, no grudges. And it's not national, all around the world, bikers are like that.
My 2nd bike is a Vespa GTS 300 great fun for nipping around. I fit perfectly, at 6'2" and just over 16st.
Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼
Me and my son bought one each and some camping gear toured Scotland for a laugh,1600 miles in total, brilliant
I've been riding supersport bikes for years now. But as I'm starting to exit my 20s I'm thinking I want something a little more... down to earth. These bikes are almost the bike equivalent of "stopping to smell the flowers", ha! Thanks for the review friend.
Ahh ok nice analogy 👍🏼👍🏼
I don’t remember this review and I try to watch all your videos
Well done as always
I’ve never ridden any motorcycle I didn’t have fun on
Hi, honest plain talking review, makes a pleasant change. I just managed to buy one of these with 3 miles on the clock. I have filled the tank twice and managed to get 173.2 and 180.3 mpg. I am running it in per Honda instructions and travel 35-38 mph'ish. I am 72 and have been riding bikes up to 1200cc for 58 years. So yes I have had them all. It felt a bit strange going from my 900 TDM to the Cub but it's a different kind of motorcycling. The main positives are you get to see the countryside, it feels safe without other traffic up your bum, it is supremely quiet, runs like a sewing machine day in day out, and economy is unbelievable of course. Negatives are, suspension is not great on country lanes with the state of them but not the fault of the bike, and I feel a little exposed on A roads (given that I am still running it in ), again not the fault of the bike. If motorists were considerate this would not be a problem. Being an old git I think the electronics is all unnecessary and would like a kickstarter, I don't like the heel and toe gearchange and would prefer a normal gear lever, and probably spoked steel wheels. I also think the previous red and blue Cubs were a nicer colour than the grey. The seat arrangement might be better if it were a dual seat. I am about 5ft 9-10in and have to sit on the back of the seat. It also feels as though it slopes down towards the front. I paid almost twice the price for the Honda that I sold my TDM for and it took a while to get my head around it but I can actually see far enough ahead on the Cub to be relaxed. All in all I would recommend anyone to buy one of these (if you can find one!!). Footnote: I wish Honda would sell the CT125 in the UK - I would buy one immediately without seeing it in the flesh. Another footnote: People say I look overdressed with my full face helmet, armoured suit, gloves and boots -clearly these idiots haven't come off of a bike onto the tarmac. I try to explain the road is as hard coming off of a Cub as it is coming off of a 1200cc BMW R1200RT!!!
Thanks very much. Interesting points and well worth knowing 💯👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan try out a Honda CT125 Trail based on the super cub platform. Tank is much bigger and it's more robust for off road trails. It can run well over 200 miles on 1.4 gallons. Same chassis. engine and gearbox.
I'am working as a Postman over here in Australia and the Honda Cub is the bike Australia Post provide to deliever the letters and small parcels on, so i spend most of my weekdays on one of these little beasties, They're great fun.👍💯
Awesome! 👍🏼
Haha great!
Many years ago, I once owned a Honda 125cc while working in S. Vietnam. A great little bike! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent! 💯👍🏼
When I was 16 I used go all over Wales on my C50 Cub, it was so reliable and smooth just plodding away, as enjoyable as all the big bikes I've had since
I think a lot of people my age (59) broke their motorcycling cherry on a supercub in a field somewhere .
My dad bought one in the '72 oil crisis and I used to take it for a ride when he was out .......I was 10 !
That bike is what started my obsession with bikes ! I want to get one for nostalgia
Yes there’s definitely a lot of people who can remember them from way back. Great little bike 💯
It always cracks me up when the old man sits on the pillion seat and demonstrates hugging an imaginary rider. additional laughs this time with the "I could actually ride the bike like this" demonstration. Love this channel, new favourite bike review channel.
Haha than you👍🏼👍🏼
There's a reason that the Honda Cub is the most produced vehicle in the world! Super engineering and a design classic. I have a 1970 C90 and it is so much fun to ride and seriously practical.
I really enjoyed your review. Thank you.
Yes definitely. Thanks buddy 👍🏼
Great review.
These are a cool bike now and people must remember, this bike is the most common form of transport in the world.
I'm in Bangkok and they are everywhere, some are done up really nicely.
The old ones which were manufactured in Japan are very desirable and an old second hand one will cost more than a brand new one.
Thanks very much. Interesting information! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the review, beautifully shot and very good audio. That's just what the bike sounds like. I've had a new cub for about a month and I'm loving every minute of it. You can't help but smile and enjoy the ride, and it's amazing, but other people smile too. In fact in the short time I've owned it I've had more comments and people looking and taking pictures than any of my other bikes. It really is a modern classic design, and if you're happy to leave your ego at home, it's a great fun bike. Maybe not for touring as you say, but the fun roads are always at 60 to 80 kmh anyway, and the cub loves that speed. Doesn't love hills much, but it will struggle along if demanded to. 👍🇦🇺
Thanks buddy. Yes absolutely! 💯👍🏼
Blissfully unaware of the tail back behind you,excellent comment and brilliant honest review
I had a Trail 90 back in the 70's and I spent many hours exploring the high desert in California on that little bike. It was an absolute blast and more fun than a human should be allowed to have. I would get the Trail 125 if I still lived in that area.
Fabulous 💯👍🏼
Back in the sixties one of my neighbours had the 90cc version that he and his wife used to go tent camping on, and during the power cuts in the seventies he put it up in the back garden to illuminate the living-room with its headlamp so he could read. Great machine that I was too stylin’ to be seen on when I was a young un…but now…
Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼
I have the red and pearl version of the Cub and I really enjoy riding it in the area that I live in. But out of my area here in MS USA everybody speeds at least 10 to 25 miles over the speed limit. So if the speed limit is 45 MPH people go 55 to 70 MPH and pile up behind me on the 2 lane country roads because I'm going the speed limit and enjoying the ride which seems plenty fast on the Honda Cub. I have 5 other motorcycles, two V twins, a four cylinder, and two single cylinder thumpers and I seem to ride the cub more than any of them. I drove the cub up to a night spot and parked the cub beside the Harleys. One of the Harley riders look at me and said " Oh the humility ". I just smiled and went inside to get a beer. Some people will never know the joy that can come from riding a small bike because their egos get in the way. They don't want to look silly (to themselves) or look poor lol. I don't give a fxxx at this age - I'm going to enjoy life while I still have the chance. By the way, Harley made a 125 too. I had one as my first bike - a Harley Hummer 125, 2 cycle with knobby tires - it was the pits, had absolutely no power and I still had a blast on it.
Excellent. Yes agreed; good points there! 👍🏼👍🏼
Harley didnt make the 150, they slapped their name on it
Good morning !
I am Cross Cub grandpa from Japan.
Super Cub is so versatile motorcycle !
I enjoy camping and touring with HONDA Cross Cub !
The video is very nice !!
Have a nice day !
Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼 Agreed 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan san please check my Cross Cub channel!
Thanks for the video. Back when kids in the 70s we salvaged a old Honda 90. We learnt on this bike and that sound is unmistakable
No problem bro 👍🏼👍🏼
I've ridden since 1980 all types of bikes but when I hire a scooter in Thailand its the most fun ever.
And I'll bet you can fit at least three ladyboys on the back...😊
Really great review. I had a 1962 Honda 90 C200 when I was kid and, at 73, I’m really tempted by this machine ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦
i am 74 and used to drool over the c200 in the showroom window .today had a new dax 125 delivered . keep riding Chris .
As you get older and have owned large motorcycles, your perspective of what is "cool" changes and you evaluate motorcycles based on how well they do the job they are intended for. These small bikes are simply excellent for nipping around town and short distance journeys on roads with a speed limit of 40-50 mph - urban roads or narrow twisty country lanes but not dual carriageways or motorways. I too would have one and that fuel consumption is amazing.
Agree with your analysis, I've turned 72 and still riding a B M W 750 , I think one of these bikes would be fun just for buzzing around on .
@@carlarthur4442 - I'm 61. Current bikes are an FJR1300 and a Ninja 400 that both myself and my son use. I live in Canada and we don't get the Super Cub here . . . we only get the Grom, Navi and Monkey. I need to sell a car and make more space in my garage for a couple more bikes.
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I run around town on a 33 year old Cub 90 with 42,000 miles on it and I absolutely love it. It's so easy to drive because of the semi-automatic transmission, flies in and out of the traffic jams and is always the first to take off when the light turns green. I love how revvy it is. I can get 45mph on the flat and it's such a light bike that those 45mph are really exhilarating. In fact, I get as much, if not more fun on it than I do on my CB500F, seriously! Today I filled the tank and it cost my €2.57. If (and that's a big if) this one gives up the ghost, I'd seriously consider replacing it with one of these.
Awesome! They really are excellent motorcycles! Great to hear! 👍🏼😬
I have a Honda Monkey. More fun to go fast on a small bike than slow on a big bike.
@@dougB4454 yes definitely
there is no fear of it ever giving up their designed to last forever, and parts are made all over the world so a fall can easily be fixed, engine will never fail.
that's what made them famous.
the words c50, c90 and breakdown... just dont go together. get the vales adjusted and a full service and carbie clean every 5 years or so😆😆😄🙂
I must say, I really like the look and "image" of this little bike. Whereas Vespas and all their inspired lines of knock-off bikes try very hard to attain a retro cool, with lots of deliberate and often pretentious styling cues, this little chap has an honest retro feel born out of pure functionality. The fact that so little has changed in four decades just adds to this authenticity.
These go back closer to 6 decades.
This man is in the running for the most interesting man in the world! Excellent analysis. I’d pretty much buy anything he sells except My pillow!
Only just seen this video. As usual a proper honest review of something a little different than the norm. I want to have a go on one now!.
A very well engineered bike, I had the first one when I was a teen, a 49cc ohv and we tested it pulling away in top gear with a couple of riders on board weighing a total of over 30 stones, and it did it without wrecking the gearbox....Not to be recommended for sane people .....
You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda. 2022, still true.
Yes indeed 💯
Couldn´t agree more
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What I like about these small bikes are that you are more or less always giving it full throttle, just wringing the neck out of them.
The best thing is, because it´s a Honda, you can´t break anything in the process, my Monkey has the same engine and I love it.
As usual a well made review.
Have fun and ride safe.
Yrs it’s fun to ride at 10/10th on a 125! 💯
Were all waiting for the Honda ct 125 trail...
I live in the country in America and I love the idea of bike like this. Most of the time I’m headed to town I’m not carrying a lot with me, and a bike like this would be a dream on the backroads I’m always on anyway. Especially with the Mpg. This or the Trail.
Lovely package decades in the development and all in a glorious setting location. Simply stunning stonework.
Thanks very much 👍🏼
best small bikes ever made ive rode the old c90 for 30 years never came off never broke down i swear there nuke proof i would buy the new one but my old one wont die lol.
No need to buy the new ones if the old ones are still working man. 40 to 60 yr old+ people who know the true value of these classic Hondas look in envy and awe
At the Honda c70s we have around.
I'm 25 years old and i am aware of how valuable these classic motors are.
These older generation People get shocked that these 35-40 year old classic motors are still up and running
People of my age and younger have no idea that these motors are the truly good ones
Honda cleverly reinvented these small bikes, and I think it's a good thing. I wish the other Japanese company's would follow suit. They are good for the environment plus the high gas prices. Great review by the way
Yes absolutely. Thanks buddy
Other Japanese companies including Honda have all kind of small and economical bikes they sell in small countries with dense population like in Southeast Asia or South America.
Only Honda can sell these small retro bikes with a somewhat premium price in North America or Europe because these models (Cub, Trail, Monkey,...) have huge nostalgia and cool factor. Other brands don't really have as iconic names to draw sales from.
Thanks for the review! I currently own a red one 2020 with 500 miles. Love it, especially this time when gas price is higher and easy parking at work!
Thanks very much. OK that’s great 👍🏼
Nothing more fun than a small motorcycle. Thanks for sharing.
I had a Honda C70 as my first motorcycle. It was great introduction into biking. These machines were and are indestructible. If you were carrying a pig to market or your wife and child or both these machines serviced your needs. All through Asia these machines are much revered.
Brilliant! If only the UK wasn’t such a Nanny State!
Always loved these bikes. Honda is delivering my 2024 Honda Trail 125 this coming Monday. I love the colour coordination on that Super Cub.
I dispatch road on the cub for 2 years in London back in the day. Can't wait to try this thing out.
You missed the neat trick that in 4th, when stationary, another 'down' takes you back to neutral. And it does have a clutch (apart from the centrifugal one - it has 2 clutches) - the gear change lever disengages and re-engages the 'gear change' clutch, and once you know this and have trained your foot to know it, smooth gear changes are easy.
I have a lovely 1200cc Triumph Speedmaster Chrome Edition, but my 125 Innova, a 2012 model, the last they did, has been in my garage since 2015 and it has seen two 'big'bikes' come and go.
There will always be a Honda Cub of some sort in my life as long as I am able to get my leg over one. They are an absolute delight.
when i was at primary / intermediate school i used to dream of owning a Honda 90 cub or a Honda 90, since then i have owned around 25 bikes ranging from a BSA bantam to an 1800cc Suzuki m109r, and a Harley Heritage ( hated it ) but, i still would love a Honda 90, they are brilliant. love your posts by the way.
Lets be honest sometimes just cruising around no gears to shift no hunchback seating position is just nice
Brings back good memories. When I was in high school, we rode these.
Love the comment about not seeing behind you. Saves you seeing the tail of traffic
Yes it’s a great advantage! 👍🏼👍🏼
They're truly brilliant bikes. The semi automatic is genius and works flawlessly. It's a much nicer feel and sound to a normal moped style fully automatic scooter type bike.
Great review! I live in Italy and I bought it. It's my first bike, this week they will deliver it to me. Hope to have some fun with it.
Excellent 👍🏼👍🏼
Buongiorno Roberto, quanto lo hai pagato ?
I bought a 2021 model last fall. I traded a Versys 650 for the SC. I live in a small town and everything is within 3 miles, and the speed limit never gets above 35mph. The Versys was a terrible urban/small town bike. (great country road bike) Also, if you live in a large city, the SC can be great for that too. US gallons are smaller than UK gallons, so here in the US, the SC will get about 150mpg if you're not a heavy person and you don't ride too aggressively. My bike's not broken in yet, and I'm getting 125mpg and I weight 200lbs. (A little over 14 stone for you Brits) But if you need to travel long distances, or you need to be on the highway...the SC is the wrong choice. It wasn't designed for that. Also, the SC doesn't have an oil filter...so I plan on changing the oil a LOT more frequently than what's recommended. It's so fast and so easy to do...and it uses less than one quart of oil. I plan on changing oil every 1k miles. 10 minutes and $7 and it's done.
Great points John 👍🏼
Every 300 miles or every 2nd tank of gas keeps cubs happy and wear free
I restored a 70cc version of this way back in the 1970's with a friend. Riding it was always an adventure that I'll fondly remember.
I pulled up at traffic lights, next to an old guy on one of these. He seemed delighted by my genuine interest and respect. (I was on my 1200GSA!)
Great 💯👍🏼👍🏼
Any thing on two wheels with a motor is fun! I'd Cruise this Honda anytime
"You meet the nicest people on a Honda" -1964.
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Spot on, mines approaching 16k, lives outdoors and commutes daily (30 miles). Averages 160mpg and has saved me thousands in fuel over its use. People often say the original is better but I'd disagree, the 125 engine is far more practical and safer for modern roads, coupled with injection,disc with ABS, led lighting, it's brought the old design into the 21st century.
Most people who approach the bike think it's an original C50 so Honda have done a great job with the design
My biggest complaint is why only make them for the UK in this black scheme, mines red and white and has nice chrome parts along with diamond cut wheels. I parked next to this colour and it does look like they've just sprayed it in grey primer.
Honda offered blue/white and red/white previously which paid homage to the original cub. To offer it in black only is a mistake I'd say.
Interesting points! Thanks!
My fiancee and I recently traded in for a Honda CR-V. Going to one vehicle from two (long, complicated, melodramatic story) has been good, but sometimes I wish (when working from home) I could just dart around town. This might just be what gets me to do it. Beautiful review!
My grandad used to own a zundapp and a sachs then he got a honda c50.As i recall i was 10 years old when i learned to ride it.Oh the memories bring them back...legend bikes.Greece
Not only little beast was awesome but the guy too rough and tough Masha Allah. I like his personality and then passion about bikes
You meet the nicest people on a Honda 😀 as the add said awhile ago 👍
You got that right!
Over 100 000 000 sold in the world! Cool bike! Great Vlog, thank you!
Yes amazing! Thank you 👍🏼
I really enjoyed your talk. I used to look down on this bike when I drove bikes, 600s 750s and 1100s but after your class I'm tempted.
Thanks John 👍🏼
I once borrowed a C70 while my bike was in for a service. It was top fun! This latest version looks like an excellent evolution of a timeless classic. Like you say - you can't go wrong with a Honda. Looking forward to the Monkey review, and I see Honda have also brought back the Dax 125. Three great ways to beat the fuel price increase!
Excellent. Yes the solutions are already here. Governments don’t want us to know so they can get more taxes out of other stuff
You got me with the 188 mpg. If I store a measly 5 gallons of gas at home that's enough to get me almost 1,000 miles. This has got to be the best zombie apocalypse vehicle ever made.
Yea totally 💯
Great review. Theres plenty of bike snobs out there but theres nothing wrong with riding these little-un's. My choice of steed is a Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce which sits next to........ a Mobylette. Great fun! You get infinite amounts of street cred for doing that review! 👍
Thanks buddy!👍🏼 Much appreciated
Great review. I live in Vietnam and these bikes are everywhere here. I have something similar, it's called a Honda wave. Same type of platform just a bit more sporty looking.
I want to give you a bit of advise on your down shifting that took me a bit of time to figure out and not a lot of people do this.
When your down shifting, hold the shift lever down and rev the engine slightly before letting your foot off the shifter. This allows you to rev match. It makes down shifting so much smoother. It does take a bit of getting used to though.
Thanks for the great video.
Great point, it also saves on wear and tear ..!
Yes, it saves on wear as other commenter said. Without that the pistons get accelerated without enough additional oil. Valvetrain too!
... Used to 2 strokes, forgot that.
mate, i bought a vespa after watching your videos, i am back in the game :) thank you
Best of memory when in campus. Fit the purpose to get in class on time. Fuel up once a week.
Yes indeed 👍🏼
The old 6volt cubs are fetching decent money now I have a 1980 c70 v reg fully restored to like new in aqua blue 10 000 miles been off road since 87 I paid 2 grand for it three years ago I've seen them go for between 3 and 5 grand I'm keeping hold of it legend off a bike .that new supercub sounds very similar.
Try out a Honda CT125 Trail based on the super cub platform. Tank is much bigger and it's more robust for off road trails. It can run well over 200 miles on 1.4 gallons (US). Same chassis, engine and gearbox.
Great! 👍🏼
Beautiful! The new version of the Trail is also very nice, ideal for off road and bumpy roads
You can’t go wrong with a Honda! Absolutely. Back in the 80s I had a 70cc version of that called a Passport. It was just great fun and useful for running errands. Thanks for your review. Good job.
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Absolutely 👍🏼👍🏼
I borrowed this guys one back in the 80’s, two days later gave it back! I just had so much fun on it! I gave him so much crap about it ,before?
i own a 125cc honda scooter and i think this is one of the best commuter bike when you ride in a heavy ass traffic everyday like me
Yeah everyone is doing 5-10 mph under the speed limit anyways.✌🏼
I have SH125 .Its nr 1
I agree. This is an attractive bike. Very sporty and sleek. Good color-combo.
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I put a deposit on a Honda Trail 125, more rugged and useful but you lose alittle top speed but gain alot on the bottom end. Similar yet they do two very different things!
I Bleed Honda Red I have been riding Motorsickles for 56 years. I have owned 2 dozen Motorsickles 99% of which were Honda. I currently own and ride a 97 Honda Valkyrie standard & 93 Goldwing Aspencade. I would love to own one of these new Cubs. Hello from Mid Michigan 🇺🇸 .You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie/Wing. Keep the Shiny Side Up
Excellent! My first bike was a Honda ST70. 👍🏼👍🏼
Back in the 80's i had a C90 it was indestructable great fun !
Thats great👍🏼👍🏼
I'm in Thailand. I'm getting the 125 Wave. Same bike but I like a clutch, huge under seat storage and a full seat that is better for two people...... or in Thailand three, four or five. The Wave is often the family sedan in Thailand.
Nice review.
Excellent! Haha yes I love to see whole families on one! Here we would be put in prison for less.
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Dad driving.... toddler on a small seat that's fixed between the front of the seat and the steering column, largest child behind dad, then mom as the 3rd person on the seat and finally infant strapped on to mom's back. FIVE.... with ZERO helmets.
Easy Google image for a picture.
@@franram7426 We say that we live in a free country! Free to abide by all the laws! I think it’s great to be able to do what you have to do 👍🏼👍🏼
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Me too. But.... As a 25 year ER and ICU registered nurse..... My mind is always seeing the worst case scenario.
Another side story....
I got my left hip replacement here in 2014. My surgeon is Thai but trained in the U.S. and Australia..... He said he could make 10x as much money in America but feels he owes it to his country to work here because of the prevalence of motorbike accidents.... and he said his standard of living is basically the same.....
@@franram7426 yes that’s a good point. 👍🏼👍🏼
I ordered this cub mid. January 2022 in germany. But all these logistic delays and missing chips are a pain. I can be happy if I get it before winter. Meanwhile I enjoyed your review very much. It basically confirms what I already had in mind. Thank you. I am actually jealous that you had the opportunity to ride it. I haven't yet and my fingers are itching to get my hands on it :D
Oh no that’s a shame. It seems everything is hard to get, delayed or more expensive at the moment
Great review. I'll get one in a few years, when I retire. Perfect for the Cornish landscape.
Thanks buddy. Yes super!
Love small bikes like this. I bought a Grom as a village runaround and now go everywhere on it, as it’s just so much fun. Great review as always👍
Yes there’s much to be said about them 💯
Cool looking bike, the Grom, then there's the Navi. You think a Grom would be comfortable for a taller rider?
@@martinrea8548 Comfortable maybe not but you could certainly ride it. Hopefully we’ll get one to review soon
I’m 6ft and find the Grom really comfortable, often doing whole day rides on it. The Grom isn’t that fast so think Navi would be too slow. Plus it is more like a scooter. The Grom and Monkey are proper mini motorcycles. The Grom can take a pillion the Monkey can’t!
I had an original one of these from back in the 60’s / 70’s and it was fun !