Honda C90 Super Cub

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Honda C90 Super Cub
Manufacturer
Production 1966
Class Scooter
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC
Bore / Stroke 50.8mm x 50.8mm
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Horsepower 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 5.16 ft/lbs (7.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 3-speed, semi-automatic

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: wet, semi-automatic
Suspension Front: leading link fork
Rear: dual shock absorbers
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 2.50 x 17
Rear Tire 2.50 x 17
Wheelbase 46.69 inches (1186 mm)
Length 72.01 inches (1829 mm)
Weight 85.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda C90 Super Cub was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, OHC scooter produced by Honda in 1966. Max torque was 5.16 ft/lbs (7.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 8.05 HP (6.0 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 89.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

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

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.50 x 17 front tire and a 2.50 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 fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shock absorbers. The wheelbase was 46.69 inches (1186 mm) long.

1966 - 1980 Honda C90 Super Cub[edit | edit source]

1966 - 1980 Honda C90 Super Cub 1966 - 1980 Honda C90 Super Cub 1966 - 1980 Honda C90 Super Cub

The Honda C90 Super Cub is a classic scooter, sure to fit the taste among the more nostalgic among scooter fans. It is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 89cc, single cylinder powerhouse, mated to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission, and can produce a claimed 8 horsepower and 7 Nm of torque.

This machine, besides its retro-styling, has a number of features that will make it stand out, such as the large, 17" laced wheels, the one-piece, dual seat, the two-tone paint scheme or the small, round headlight. Also, it has a leading link front suspension and dual shock absorbers as a rear suspension.