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june 28, 2018 - Honda Moto

Honda Super Cub C125

Contents:

1 Introduction

2 Model overview

3 Key features

4 Technical specifications

1. Introduction

The very first #supercub C100 was introduced in 1958, Honda’s 10th year of existence. Designed by Soichiro #honda and his long-time business partner Takeo Fujisawa, its stated aim was straightforward: ‘to provide the joy of playing a useful part in people’s lives’.

Nearly 60 years later, in 2017, the 100 millionth #supercub was built, making it the most popular motor vehicle the world has ever seen. And along the way the Super Cub’s simple attributes of style, reliability, frugality and sheer usability have never gone out of fashion; it has quietly achieved exactly what Soichiro and Takeo wanted - to get people mobile and keep them mobile.

Up until now the latest model – the #supercub C110 – has been available in Japan, where it’s proved popular with business users including the Japanese Post Office, and South East Asia, where it’s found a place in people’s homes as private transport.

Aware of a whole demographic of urban riders - both younger and more mature - who are looking for retro-inspired machinery with real credibility and head-turning style, #honda is unveiling the #supercub C125, an evolution of the legendary machine and the next chapter in its long history, designed for modern life in a busy city.

Mr Tadamasa Maeda Large Project Leader (LPL) #supercub C125: 

“We know our customers, male or female, take their personal style seriously and we want our new #supercub C125 to enrich their lifestyle. Its timeless design expresses value and universality, and we have added a new level of performance to the engine and handling ability to the chassis. Just like it was for our founder, our biggest joy is to play a positive part in daily life – and also put a big smile on the face of every #supercub owner whenever and wherever they ride it.”

2. Model Overview

The #supercub C125 marks a new page in the unique story of a vehicle with such universal appeal that it has been sold in over 160 countries, and with such an instantly-recognisable look that it was the first vehicle in Japan to be granted a 3 dimensional trademark.

While the look does not deviate from the classic template, an increase in power and torque thanks to its 125cc engine helps keep the #supercub ahead of city traffic; its automatic centrifugal clutch has also been upgraded to match the output boost and give ultra-smooth, quiet gear changes.

The steel frame too, has been optimised with a tuned rigidity balance that maintains the Super Cub’s famously welcoming usability. Longer travel front and rear suspension, 17-inch cast aluminium wheels and disc front brake deliver a supple, confident ride with strong stopping power. Full LED lighting brings a modern touch, the Smart Key day-to-day convenience.

Pearlescent paint highlights the evocative design of the #supercub C125, which will be available in the following options:

Pearl Niltava Blue

Pearl Nebula Red

3. Key Features

3.1 Styling & Chassis

  • A subtle evolution of the classic clean and timeless #supercub style, plus full LED lighting
  • Easy to use, with comfortable riding position and smooth, stable handling
  • Longer travel suspension, 17-inch front/rear wheels and front disc brake; single channel ABS
  • Honda Smart Key with ‘answer-back’ function for day-to-day convenience

The #supercub 125 is designed with one word in mind; universality. In other words, it has to be easy for a wide range of people to use. A key part of this ethos is the laid-forward ‘S-shaped silhouette’, which runs from the step-through space to rear mudguard, making access on and off easy.

There is a clean, high-quality look and feel to all the detail parts, with an elegant balance between the smooth, gently-curved body parts and the hard edge of the leg guards and front and rear mudguard tips. The rear guard is ultra-thin - and made of pressed steel rather than plastic - to help emphasize the classic ‘S-shape’ silhouette.

A key element of #supercub from the first model is the ‘unit’ steering, which unifies the separate elements – forks, handlebars and leg shields – into one cohesive whole. On the original machine the handlebars, shaped to be like the wings of a bird, were a tactile and welcoming sales point and the new #supercub C125 – with its forged, tapered handlebar wrapped in curvaceous moulded resin incorporating the switchgear and instruments – mirrors this motif.

The grips are placed in a natural, easy to hold position and complement the straight-backed riding position, which gives excellent forward and all-round visibility. Aiding comfort, the seat uses thicker, high-density urethane foam than the C110 for enhanced comfort and is also cut back on both sides up front, helping ground reach.

All lighting is contemporary and crisp LED while the instruments highlight the depth of the overall design with two lenses separated by dual chrome rings; the outer ring houses the sweep of the analogue speedometer’s needle plus warning lights, the inner an understated, digital display.

A modern finishing touch is the #honda Smart Key; put it in a pocket and forget about it, the #supercub C125 is live and good to go. It also controls the immobiliser as an extra theft deterrent, and is equipped with an ‘answer back’ function whereby the indicators will ‘blink’ at the push of a button to make finding the vehicle easy in busy parking areas. And, with a nod to its forebears (and underlining its #honda history) a historical 3D ‘Old Wing’ logo crowns the Smart Key fob.

Fun, easy handling has always been another #supercub strength – it even inspired a Beach Boys song in the 1960s (‘My little Honda’). To maintain its reassuring nature, but upgrade it for the 125cc specification, the #supercub C125 started with the C110 tubular steel ‘backbone’ frame as a base. The rigidity balance has been tuned around the headstock and engine hangers, to optimise performance for the larger capacity engine while handlebars and seat are now rubber mounted. The footpegs also feature rubber inserts.

Rake and trail are set at 26.5°/71mm with wheelbase of 1245mm. Wet weight is 109kg. Front telescopic forks feature 100mm travel, the twin rear shocks 84mm to soak up bumps (10/19mm more than the C110) while elegant 17-inch cast aluminium wheels add stability and steering precision. Tubeless tyres are fitted, sized 70/90-17 front and 80/90-17 rear. A 220mm front disc brake and single-piston caliper is matched by a 130mm rear drum.

3.2 Engine

Simple, robust, reliable, economical; the #supercub C125 engine in a nutshell. The air-cooled two-valve fuel-injected SOHC 125cc unit has been enhanced cosmetically with a matt metallic-look paint finish and chrome detailing to give it a premium look, and also updated internally to improve the riding experience.

Engine noise is kept to a minimum by the use of helical primary gears and higher precision crank journal bearings. Bearings have been added to the shift drum for a slicker gear change; rubber is employed on the shift arm (also to reduce noise) and optimised clutch damper rubber reduces shift shock.

Bore and stroke are set at 52.4 x 57.9mm, with compression ratio of 9.3:1. Peak power of 7.1kW is delivered @ 7,500rpm, with torque of 10.4Nm @ 5,000rpm; both power and torque curves are linear, with a healthy bulge from mid-range to peak. The gearbox is a 4 speed unit and - in classic #supercub tradition - gear changes are operated via an automatic centrifugal clutch, without the need for a clutch lever.

The #supercub C125 engine returns 66.7km/l (WMTC mode), giving a range of approx. 245km from the 3.7L fuel tank.

4. Technical specification

ENGINE

Type

Air-cooled SOHC 4-stroke 2-valve

Displacement

125cc

Bore x Stroke

52.4 x 57.9mm

Compression Ratio

9.3:1

Max. Power Output

7.1kW @ 7,500rpm

Max. Torque

10.4Nm @ 5,000rpm

Oil Capacity

1.0 litres

FUEL SYSTEM

Carburation

PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

Fuel Tank Capacity

3.7 litres

Fuel Consumption

66.7km/litre (WMTC mode)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Starter

Electric

Battery 

12V-3.5AH

DRIVETRAIN

Clutch Type

Wet multi plate clutch and automatic centrifugal clutch

Transmission Type

4 speed

FRAME

Type

Mono-backbone steel frame

CHASSIS

Dimensions (LxWxH)

1,915 x 720 x 1,000mm

Wheelbase

1,245mm

Caster Angle

26.5°

Trail

71mm

Seat Height

780mm

Ground Clearance

125mm

Turning radius

2.0m

Kerb Weight

109kg

SUSPENSION

Type Front

26mm telescopic fork

Type Rear

Twin shock 

WHEELS

Type Front

10-spoke cast aluminium

Type Rear

10-spoke cast aluminium

Tyres Front

70/90-17M/C 48P

Tyres Rear

80/90-17M/C 50P

BRAKES

Type Front

Single 220 mm hydraulic disc

Type Rear

130mm drum brake 

LIGHTING

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

 All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.

# Please note that the figures provided are results obtained by #honda under standardised testing conditions prescribed by WMTC. Tests are conducted on a rolling road using a standard version of the vehicle with only one rider and no additional optional equipment. Actual fuel consumption may vary depending on how you ride, how you maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, installation of accessories, cargo, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.