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This was ther electric-start version of the C100.
This was an electric-start version of the C100.





Revision as of 12:05, 14 January 2009

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1958-67 C100

Honda Super Cub
1959 Honda C100
1959 Honda C100


The C100 was the original Honda Super Cub, launched in 1958 in Japan, then in the USA and Europe.

  • Available originally only in blue with pale blue plastic parts, and later in various other colours for the world's different markets. (brown for japan, green for Britain to name two)

Many small details were changed in the first couple of years of production, but the final visible change was the adoption of a larger tail light in late 1962.

  • The words "Cub" and "Super Cub" logos appear on the front legshield and fuel tank emblem in some countries, others havig 'Honda 50' badges.
  • The tail light was flush mounted
  • Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder
  • Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
  • Starter: only a kick starter
  • Single or dual seat depending on country of sale.
  • Spark Plug: NGK C7HSA

1962-70 Honda CA100

The CA100 (and CA102 electric start) was the US-specific version of the C100. It was available in a wider range of colurs (white and black were US only) and lacked the direction indicators (turn signals) fitted for all other markets. The CA100 featured the European spec tail-light after 1962 (Japanese bikes had a smaller triangular type) otherwise it was just like a C100 (indeed some frame numbers start C100!) In Japan and Europe the C100 was replaced by the OHC engined C50 in 1966-67, but the CA100 carried on in the US until 1970.


  • Available four colors: Scarlet Red with White; White; Blue with White; and Black with White.
  • Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder
  • Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
  • Starter: only by a kick starter
  • The logo on the front cowl and the base of the seat says, "Honda 50"
  • It also has a larger tail light mounting bracket than the early model.
  • Spark Plug: NGK C7HSA

1960-67 Honda C102

Honda C102
Honda C102


This was an electric-start version of the C100.


  • Available in the same colours as the C100, depending on country of sale.
  • Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder
  • Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
  • Starter: unlike the similar C100, it had an electric starter.
  • Spark Plug: NGK C7HSA