Honda C102 Super Cub
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| Honda C102 Super Cub | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1960 - 65 |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Transmission | 3-Speed |
| Frame | Pressed steel underbone |
| Suspension | Front: Leading link Rear: Swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø Rear: Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Weight | 70 kg / 154 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.0 L / 0.79 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC. The engine featured a 8.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, semi-automatic.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
Stopping was achieved via Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø in the front and a Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø in the rear. The front suspension was a Leading link while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The C102 Super Cub was fitted with a 3.0 L / 0.79 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 70 kg / 154 lbs. The wheelbase was 1180 mm / 46.5 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Honda C102 Super Cub
The Cub in all its different forms went on to sell over 50 million units and is still in production today. Its not only the most successful motorcycle in history but it is also the highest selling motor vehicle in history, financing Hondas global domination of motor bikes for over half a century and making them the biggest engine producer in the world. Motorising the population of Asia and selling millions of cheap and reliable hacks to America and Europe bankrolled Hondas racing successes, from Phil Read on the Island to fast Freddie Spencer on the world stage. It financed innovative research and design which was to produce some of the aforementioned iconic bikes of the century, but the humble C100 is not iconic -- its seminal.
| Make Model | Honda C100 Super Cub |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960 - 65 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC |
| Displacement | 49 cc / 3.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 40 x 39 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Exhaust | One-into one |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 3.4 kW / 4.5 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.2 Nm / 0.33 kgf-m / 2.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, semi-automatic |
| Transmission | 3-Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Frame | Pressed steel underbone |
| Front Suspension | Leading link |
| Front Wheel Travel | 56 mm / 2.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 61 mm / 2.4 in |
| Front Brakes | Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø |
| Wheels | Steel, laced wire spokes |
| Front Wheel | 2.25 x 17 in |
| Rear Wheel | 2.25 x 17 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 1810 mm / 71.2 in Width: 570 mm / 22.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1180 mm / 46.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 70 kg / 154 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.0 L / 0.79 US gal |