Honda C100 Super Cub

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Honda C100 Super Cub
Manufacturer Honda
Production 1958
Class Scooter
Engine air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC
Bore / Stroke 40.6mm x 40.6mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Horse Power 4.96 HP (3.7 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 2.21 ft/lbs (3.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Fuel system carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 3-speed, semi-automatic

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, semi-automatic
Suspension Front: leading link
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 2.25 x 17
Rear Tire 2.25 x 17
Wheelbase 46.5 inches (1181 mm)
Dimensions L 70.12 inches (1781 mm)
W 22.4 inches (569 mm)
Weight  (dry), 65.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Honda C100 Super Cub was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC scooter produced by Honda in 1958. Max torque was 2.21 ft/lbs (3.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 4.96 HP (3.7 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine

A 40.6mm bore x 40.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 3-speed, semi-automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, semi-automatic.

Chassis

It came with a 2.25 x 17 front tire and a 2.25 x 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a leading link while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The wheelbase was 46.5 inches (1181 mm) long.

1958 - 1967 Honda C100 Super Cub

1958 - 1967 Honda C100 Super Cub 1958 - 1967 Honda C100 Super Cub 1958 - 1967 Honda C100 Super Cub

The Honda C100 Super Cub is a classic scooter, that was powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, 49cc, single cylinder powerhouse, paired to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 5 horsepower and 3 Nm of torque.

It had fittings such as a single seat, a rear luggage rack, laced wheels, a chromed exhaust system, a small, round headlight, a two-tone paint scheme, a center stand, drum brakes both in the front and in the rear and a suspension package composed of a leading link front fork and dual shock absorbers in the rear.