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2019 Honda Super Cub

I just noticed they put a heel-toe shifter on it, just like the olden days. Haven't seen one of those in a long, long time.

Dan
 
Yeah I thought it was a little funky
 
Abacinator said:
I wouldn't want to ride that little thing on the freeway :laughing
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Not at low traffic, 80 MPH, but when we get stop and go traffic and the top speed you can go is at best 40? I would be fine with it. I think at least legal ability to go on the highway is necessary to get around in the US, even if you are going to be in the slow lane and only making periodic stops.
 
ScarySpikes said:
Not at low traffic, 80 MPH, but when we get stop and go traffic and the top speed you can go is at best 40? I would be fine with it. I think at least legal ability to go on the highway is necessary to get around in the US, even if you are going to be in the slow lane and only making periodic stops.
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Neither this nor the original Cub were considered highway travel vehicles, they were for around town commuting and short distance errands. Buzz to the store and back, to school, visit friends and/or family or take a liesurely cruise through the countryside on 2-lane roads.

Dan
 
bergmen said:
I just noticed they put a heel-toe shifter on it, just like the olden days. Haven't seen one of those in a long, long time.

Dan
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Ever since I've had my Passport I've made many deliberate attempts to retrain myself to up-shift with my heel but it's awkward and uncomfortable. I always press the "heel pad" with my toe. Way easier than lifting up the toe portion of the lever (esp. in flip flops. :laughing).

The design was inspired: it allowed the masses keep the tops of their pumps and wingtips shiny and new. You meet the nicest people on a Honda :ride
 
bergmen said:
Neither this nor the original Cub were considered highway travel vehicles, they were for around town commuting and short distance errands. Buzz to the store and back, to school, visit friends and/or family or take a liesurely cruise through the countryside on 2-lane roads.
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Yea, you pretty much exactly described what Orange County isn't.

I do see one guy on what looks like some kind of almost folding electric scooter, zipping down the bike lane while cars fly by him at 60MPH.

We're not really bicycle friendly around here either.
 
RVFRick said:
Ever since I've had my Passport I've made many deliberate attempts to retrain myself to up-shift with my heel but it's awkward and uncomfortable. I always press the "heel pad" with my toe. Way easier than lifting up the toe portion of the lever (esp. in flip flops. :laughing).

The design was inspired: it allowed the masses keep the tops of their pumps and wingtips shiny and new. You meet the nicest people on a Honda :ride
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Yep, exactly. When we lived in Japan (1958-1962) all of the Japanese motorcycles had heel-toe shifters and this is the way my Dad shifted his 1960 Honda C77 (using his toe for the heel plate). He hated it when the bikes started going to the English style of a single toe bar (scuffed up his shiny shoes).

Dan
 
They nailed the styling on Cub and Monkey -- both look great without being too cheesy with the retro details. Wonder how long it will actually take Honda to deliver them to dealers though?
 
Surprised you could ride this on the freeway. Looks totally doable in the slow lane. This would be a great SF bike!

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It's adorable. Soichiro would approve. Especially the Red Seat.
 
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:rideThe new Cub is 125ccc and Cali DMV requires a minimum of 150cc for freeway use.

I'd also be curious to know how well the modern Cub will do in the hills. My 37 year old 1982 70cc version doesn't do well uphill. Going up Page Mill Road last weekend I had to be in 2nd much of the way even 1st at some parts. In 2nd my 70cc '82 will do 25 mph but at screaming rpms. Shifting to 3rd my speed drops - she doesn't have the torque to maintain speed. So redlined in 2nd worked best. The added 55cc boost to the new Super Cub plus all sorts of other upgrades should make for a completely and improved ride experience. :ride

EDIT: Went up PMR today and didn't need 1st at all. 2nd and 3rd gear the whole way. Maybe it was the cooler temps that gave more power. Last week it was 75F while today was a brisk 60F. Is it possible 15 degrees cooler would yield a noticeable increase power?
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They did say it went from 4HP to 8HP from the oldest Cub to this modern one.
 
Just picked up a new super cub. Would like to add passenger pegs. Does anyone have info on this?
 
antwon412 said:
What did you end up paying? Thinking this would be perfect for my wife.
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I paid full retail. My wife thinks it’s a hoot to ride. We have a ct110 we bought new in 1980. It still runs great, but the electric start and fuel injection on the cub will be a nice upgrade.
 
I got to ride one this weekend and its kinda cool and easy ride. Having no clutch made it super easy to ride. I might have to pick one up then I can get my wife on it.
 
Passenger pegs

I made some brackets and mounted some Kawasaki foot pegs.
 

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I really like that they brought back the fully enclosed chain guard, the same as all of the originals.

Dan
 
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