2019 Honda Super Cub Review

It was only seconds after hopping aboard the 2019 Honda C125 Super Cub that laughter started to erupt. Despite rainy weather and cool temperatures, we journos couldn’t help but smile on the new Super Cub, and we hadn’t even left the parking lot of 4077 Pico Blvd - the site of the original American Honda HQ. This is the effect the Super Cub has on people; even those whose job it is to test ride every motorcycle under the sun. It’s cute, it’s inviting, and it’s just fun. If you can’t have a laugh on it, you’re dead inside. In a world where digital media is stealing away everyone’s attention (including yours since you’re reading this), maybe the Honda Super Cub can reinvigorate motorcycling in America just as it did 57 years ago when the original Honda Super Cub (called the Honda 50 here in the States) arrived on these shores.
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[@MatBettinson]

Not to be that guy but a review is not typically what one calls an activity of having a chat with a company representative.

[@Twentyfourvalves]

Not to be that guy but this “review” was uncomfortable to watch.

[@kennetic9196]

@@Twentyfourvalves motorcycle.com is not the best at reviews

[@Motogamna]

Guy said disc brake not brakes so I guess the rear is indeed a drum brake.

[@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist]

It always makes me laugh when random people on the internet accuse us of being on the take. If I had actually been paid all the money y'all say I've been given by the manufacturers, I could retire. The simple truth is that none of the motojournalists I know are on the take.

[@MatBettinson]

@@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist Not sure who you are aiming that particular straw man at. I made no such accusation. You can do what you like, it's a free video, doesn't leave a lot of scope for whining, particular since the video isn't terrible or anything. I just took issue with what it was billed as, sorry if that ended up being the takeaway.

[@bluegtturbo]

A lot of people commented about the price being high. But remember you're getting something special... A fun indestructible reliable machine that will give decades of fun😊. 'The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten :😊

[@jurgentreue1200]

I had a step-thru for eight years when I lived in Laos. Without reservation, I can say it was the best town/city transport I've ever owned, bar none. It was my main form of transport and rode it rain, hail, shine. I'm seriously considering getting a new Honda Supercub as a second bike.

[@abbaby555]

Brought back very nice memories of my childhood when my dad bought a cub 90 for my Mom, she didn't ride it much but as we grew up we ride that thing into the dirt

[@Veloce2000]

i luv old &new Honda Cubs. You can be in an office suit, beach shorts or jeans and the bike will blend in. Engine reliability and low maintenance is legendary. Honda cub is like a VW Beetle, a humble plain yet cheeky icon !!!!

[@loricordero816]

Just bought two and we are all over the place. slows down immediately, picks up when needed, easy to rid. The only issue is the non "kickstand." You have to pull it up on the stand. This bike also has security system.

[@tosheshdaulta8899]

People interested in hassle-free city commutes. will love this.

[@andrewf1326]

Congratulations to Honda. What a breath of fresh air.

[@outbackeddie]

It's so cute. It reminds me of my 1960's Honda 50 and 65. Those were great little bikes. I think I need one of these units.

[@danyoungs4061]

Honda please keep going retro... please make us a Honda Trail CT110 update with this platform

[@alabaster4263]

@Black March delete your comment

[@EdgarLopez-pv8co]

@@alabaster4263 lmao i was about to say the same thing

[@ninja2kernow]

40 years ago first bike i rode in a field C50.bulletproof.

[@semike100]

Since it's not the same engine I'd really appreciate a mention about how this new super cub fares with what arguably made the original so likeable. It's reliable, the darn thing was indestructable.

[@Twentyfourvalves]

Not to mention that this $3,599 price will almost double after freight, setup, dealer prep, fluid charge, air on the tires, crate dismantle, QC of QC, PDI and all the other charges I can’t think of.

[@-JSLAK]

Obviously this wont cost that much. Thats more than a new cbr500r or ninja 400 lol.

[@chucknasty8417]

It’s easy to get good deals. Most people want instant gratification. They don’t wait for sales and they finance. Come in with cash when they have a sale and you will pay sticker price or lower. Get one that is a couple years old but still brand new. Most dealers wave the set up and freight fees and knock a couple bucks for the sticker if they are getting old.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

I agree with you Daniel ! Toooo much $$$$ for FLASHHHH ! ! PLUS, no room to carry anything .

[@ceesklumper]

Don't forget good old sales tax

[@vwgti303]

Come on, no it won't. Drama queen much?

[@jntroisi]

Love this bike. I hope it sells well in the US so that they expand sales to her in Canada

[@andystm]

I have a 1970's Honda cub, 50cc tuned up to 100, I will never have a bike with so much character ever again

[@Visionery1]

They should've made it with spoke wheels to keep the authenticity.

[@bonnevillebagger9147]

Nah, I’d prefer the ability to plug a tire on the side of the road.

[@s50201]

No mention that the reasons these sell are most importantly: efficiency, reliability, and value. No shame in that.

[@fredricksmith2562]

Yes lol i ride a honda cub but a sportier modern version of the super cub 125, like in my profile pic

[@supersuper-sq8ss]

No more than $1,500 and Mr honda would sell another million here in the US

[@dknowles60]

yes it needs to be at 1500. honda is asking close to 4k you can get a ok use car for 4k

[@dknowles60]

@Scott and i would never pay 6k for a bicycle

[@wileecoyote5749]

It probably just can't be done with material,labor,exporting,manufacturing etc etc.

[@TheGearhead222]

@@wileecoyote5749 These are WAY too $ to sell well. The spoker wheels kill the retro look. My first bike was a Honda CT-70.....John in Texas

[@TorgoLives]

LOL Really? You can't buy an electric bicycle for that, or even a really high quality pedal bicycle. It's 2020. Be realistic. This thing goes 50mph. Expecting it to be $1500 is a joke.

[@jeetendrakumar1596]

The Yamaha mate is similar to this big , Yamaha even had a fully automatic mate and chappy , honda had one like this called honda hero , these bikes are really fun to ride

[@paxtonr7203]

At 60 these bikes just look right to me. I spent my childhood on a CT70 & a friend had a 90. I think a more camp/dirt worthy version would have appeal too. Maybe in Accessories catalogue? I bought a VanVan last year and love it. The retro look got my wallet out.

[@Smaug1]

I think I'll buy a lightly used one from an early adopter and dodge all the fees.

[@billysantoro8798]

Clever move my friend..clever move!!@@

[@yaboi-km2qn]

Yeah, what's the point in a super cub if it isn't cheap. It doesn't even have a rear rack as standard.

[@dansalas399]

That’s exactly what i did when i got my 2020 Cub. :). Ain’t paying no stinkin’ fees!

[@user-180-mand90]

Redic price. Meanwhile in Asia, they sell for $1500. If Honda ever wants to get serious about selling scoots in NA, they need to price them appropriately. For now, this will be the typical 2-3 year import, than Honda US will say they aren't selling enough to keep importing. Blah blah same old story 🙄

[@rob_9876]

Yeah, for the price you can get a pretty good lightly used bike that can do interstate speeds - which is really a necessity for many American commuters. For most people to get one of these as a fun bike to run local errands on, it does need to be cheaper. I do think it's a cool little bike, and once they start showing up on Craigslist with 500 miles for sale at $1,800 I might be tempted.

[@2011Kestrel]

At this time Honda isn't going to be selling them in Canada, and importing one from the US would make the already high price even more ridiculous. So that's more lost sales for them.

[@GIGABACHI]

Same story with KTM in India and Western Europe markets price DISPARITY.

[@roberthastings6270]

[e-mail] is bringing in a Super Cub 110 to Canada.Retailing for $1600.00 built in a Honda facility !!!

[@2011Kestrel]

Robert Hastings Where did you see this? The only Optimum Environmental I can find is for a waste management facility. Plus, this discussion was about the 125, not the 110 - although I would be interested in checking out the 110 now that I'm aware of it.

[@Robert-ff9wf]

It's nice, but a little too expensive and definitely has to be able to take a passenger. What a glaring omission.

[@alabaster4263]

You mean you're a broke ass

[@Amar1338]

Broke and WRONG! There’s a rear passenger add on , but I need mine to get away from the bitch not take her with .

[@frankducett9]

The foreign model has passenger pegs, but they looked at Americans and thought we are mostly to heavy.

[@gwynnromano5881]

Everything old is new again.

[@heithwatkins]

I love this bike. Can't wait to see the new Trail 70.....That's why you buy 2.....excellent comment. At this cheap price for a fully modern bike. Why not? ?? Go inside a modern bicycle shop nowadays. Bicycles actually cost more than this in alot of cases. GREAT JOB HONDA! !!!!

[@inkjob12]

If it had a stiffer rear suspension( to support a passenger) and a longer seat (like the original) for two up riding...I would think about buying one.

[@johncorkery4924]

Or... you could buy the Symba 100 which is a Taiwanese Honda Cub clone built under license and closer to the original specifications for under $2k.

[@2011Kestrel]

The Super Cub is priced a bit high, but I love how it looks. I would definitely go for a demo ride and give this bike some serious consideration if I liked how it felt as much as I like how it looks. But at this time Honda has no plans to sell the Super Cub in Canada, so I guess that won't be happening.

[@Smaug1]

Super Cub vs. PCX 150: GO! They're pitching clutchless shifting as if scooters don't exist.

[@Hondadctrider]

My wife, who is from Thailand, had a 2014 Honda wave 110i here in Scotland, it was a great bike that did 125mpg and cost £2000, now the new Cub is £3,800.

[@thetreblerebel]

I'm gonna get me one..I looked at a 2021 model today..a red n white one. I fell in love

[@kmg501]

This is going to be a fantastic city commuter. The only thing that is jumping out at me at the moment is that I would like it if the plastic flaring instead of only giving the legs some mist protection wrap under the feet to give the feet mist/spray protection. I don't understand the shifting arrangement yet but I'll get there. The advertised MPG is great, I hope it comes to at least 70% of that.

[@kmg501]

Yeah it is not a big highway bike and nor is it advertising as one.

[@kmg501]

Modern bikes put a lot more power on the ground than bikes of older generations. That's one of the reasons why these contemporary bikes can get such startling MPG numbers.

[@thomakis29]

Price in greece 4500 usd you can buy a second hand skoda octavia 1 rs turbo with 180 ps

[@imagrandpa]

Can u put a longer seat on it for passenger?

[@jossantospereira7813]

In Brazil sucesso total ! Excelent !😆

[@nwoodhou]

Too expensive. Needs a dual seat with rear rack to be practical.

[@MKIVD]

It's more of a novelty item now. If you're looking to be practical, there are other motorcycles available for that purpose alone

[@Winterstick549]

Optional.

[@musicsavage4456]

Can someone tell me if this is a moped or motorcycle. Is it street legal? Does it have a motorcycle licenses plate or moped plate in NC?

[@Winterstick549]

@@musicsavage4456 Motorcycle.

[@cptdenny007]

Music Savage if it’s over 49cc it’s a motorcycle. You’ll need a motorcycle endorsement on your drivers license to operate on public roads as well as insurance in most states.

[@michelekate8567]

I really like the look but it's at least $1K too expensive. It should also have the larger seat to carry a passenger. Maybe a rack should also come standard considering there is no storage.

[@ajsmotolife5641]

Why is the price so high? And no Passenger seat?? These are about $1500 here in Thailand, and you get a passenger seat(They probably couldn't sell a single one if it didn't)

[@mickfitz76]

The 110cc standard cub is. The c125 is 89k BAHT which is around $2800 USD.

[@ajsmotolife5641]

@@mickfitz76 Ah ok, still thats a pretty big markup in this price range and and the passenger seat is missing.

[@vwgti303]

They are around 85 mil VND in Vietnam, same as a Monkey or Grom (MSX). Not sure the price on the lower cc versions though.

[@THEACGUY2434]

We had here on the Anime Super Cub, are you with me?

[@cagednm69]

Everyone moaning about the price and hoping it would be priced this side of $2k is ridiculous. If you don't make the same pay your employer gave you 10 years ago, why do you expect new bikes to cost the same? The people who make these bikes also get a raise, the price of metal and other raw materials also have gone up, tyres are expensive, so is oil. Please learn to adjust for inflation. $3500 is pretty much a good price for a Super Cub considering that most 300cc motorcycles today cost nearly $5k and aren't even half as good as this on fuel efficiency which is what made the Cub the best selling vehicle on the planet, plus they're indestructible if you watch that video of a Cub thrown off a 3 floor high building and still starting up. Plus look at the fit and finish on the damn thing and compare that to a cheap Chinese scooter this side of $3k, its chalk and cheese people!

[@cagednm69]

@SunzOffski the Cub is brand new so it obviously will cost you money. The SV650 is over a decade old and has been on sale with minor revisions every few years. The new CB650R would run circles around the SV650 all day.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

I am pretty sure that the Honda Super Cub is made by Kymco Motors in Taiwan and not by Honda in Japan . Kymco, makes a very good product .

[@mickfitz76]

@@rolandmetayer7210 nope. It's built in the Honda plant in Thailand.

[@rolandmetayer7210]

It still isn't MADE IN JAPAN, like the ORIGINAL Super Cubs were . Even the Japanese companies, get a lot of their products made outside of Japan to SAVE on LABOUR costs and make even more PROFIT like many companies do here in North America ! !

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Thank you, Mick Fitz . I appreciate the information !

[@emmetbushue5219]

I would give my left arm for Honda to bring back the CL series

[@dgbrownnt]

Man, if I didn't already have a Vespa, I'd be so tempted...

[@freddobbs2011]

That price is of course way too high, but odd also. I live in Thailand and the Supercub, as another commenter pointed out is about $1500. What is odd is that the bikes I look at (bigger bikes mostly) cost anywhere from 30% to 100%+ more here than they do in the states--30% if it's manufactured in Thailand (like Triumph and several Honda models and others) it'll be closer to 30% above US price. If manufactured outside Thailand and imported, then 100% (or up to 400% for some luxury models). I remember the Honda 50 and Honda 90 as a kid in the US in the '60s. The price point and the ease of riding made them a big hit. I believe they couldn't call them "Supercubs" because Piper Aircraft had a souped-up, aerobatic version of the Piper Cub called the Supercub.

[@norsefalconer]

We need a 125CX with an extra inch of travel, tubeless spoke rims, skid plate, rear rack and handguards, hahaha. No seriously.

[@tadbeld6569]

Make it a 250cc and able to carry two passengers and they would have a winner!

[@gearheaddave9639]

Lmao the original super cub carried 2 people!

[@SunShine-yd5xu]

Why the bike doesn’t have a socket to charge phone ? Why doesn’t have a hand guard protecting from wind ? Why doesn’t have a windshield ? Or we must look for aftermarket ?

[@ka9vmp]

Finding out the weight, and top speed would have been nice.

[@terryjohn]

200 pounds.speed 55 mph

[@JogBird]

an electric version of this would have been cool

[@holmiumh]

Honda is already working on that.

[@gngd5351]

Very good but very bad about they do not say how much for 2019 Honda Super Cub. I want to know how much for the 2019 Honda Super Cub?

[@terryjohn]

3.500'

[@aaronbehindbars]

It will be interesting to see how these do in dealers. If I had a big garage and deeper pockets, one would surely follow me home. I think the Monkey has a better shot of doing that right now. I'm relatively young at under 40, so my retro bike desires might suggest the millennial hipster influence. Rather, it is a product of my environment. My dad was a motorcycle mechanic and his brothers and many of his friends all rode. Bikes of the 60's-70's were just regular old bikes to me. I really wish Honda would build a "Trail 125" based off this platform. That would become a "shut up and take my money" situation. Something with off road ability really appeals to me. Almost bought a Suzuki Van Van, but ended up with a Yamaha SR400 instead. We shall see what the future holds.

[@pauld.b7129]

The SR400 is legit. I was going to say go with the TU250x over the Monkey but you've already got a main bike. I agree a trail 125 would be much more appealing than the rest. If I'm gonna be on a 125 i at least want it to have some dirt capabilty.

[@rob_9876]

@@pauld.b7129 Don't these Cubs spend a lot of time on dirt roads and trails in Asia? Or do you mean more vigorous off-road riding?

[@aaronbehindbars]

@Bunnyshooter 223 I love it. It is not fast, but that big single is plenty torquey and it hauls my big (fat) butt around no problem and doesn't complain too much if I need to hit the interstate for a few miles at 70 mph. Mostly, I use it for tooling around on country roads at 50-55 mph which is it's happy spot. Kick starting is no problem (my first 3 bikes had no such electric start nonsense and were carb'd). It just feels like a proper motorbike with the one cylinder pumping along. It is one of those bikes that looks terrible on paper, but it all just makes sense once you ride one.

[@aaronbehindbars]

@@pauld.b7129 The SR400 is actually my other "little" bike. I have a Yamaha Tracer GT and the SR. I used to have a Honda Africa Twin, CB1100, and a Grom. The Grom was a blast, but I got tired of not being able to cruise it comfortably at 55-60. I sold the Grom and was able to scoop up the SR for a very good price. I had been wanting a smaller, light-ish bike and it fit the bill. I actually had a Yamaha FZ09 for a few months until realizing I really wanted the Tracer GT. I traded off the Africa Twin and FZ for the Tracer. So, needless to say, I am a nut when it comes to trading, buying, and selling off bikes. Currently, I am pretty happy with my two rides.

[@UncleWally3]

I’ll wait for the turbocharged version. In all seriousness, good for Honda to run with silly - why not?

[@farzinbi]

Hero Honda Splendor holds the record for highest number of vehicles sold, it took that from the cub a few years back

[@bluelipbeaver]

My Vespa 150 Primavara fits a passenger quite nicely however I paid more for that than this little bike costs. They should offer a passenger seat option.

[@starlingmundial4183]

No se de que ellos hablar pero vi el video completo 😍

[@plinkbottle]

Newbies should avoid changing down to second or first at too high speed, these are like walking speed gears, if you must change down.. Otherwise just let the bike idle till it stops at the lights and then change down. The low idle speed will disengage the drive.

[@sinebar]

What's the top speed?

[@terryjohn]

55

[@beausbargarage6213]

Navi mafia!!!! I’m getting a super cub too I’m getting them all

[@1990-t1j]

Looks cute, but I'd rather have a Honda Wave 125i [Wave: Southeast Asian name]. 24 litres of underseat storage.

[@vincentiuskennaldy9512]

Yeah, basically the Wave / Supra 125 have the same motor.

[@Smaug1]

This will be better on bad roads.

[@Winterstick549]

I have one in Thailand. Most popular vehicle in SE Asia.

[@vwgti303]

I have a hard time believing it's 24 litres. Seems much smaller than that.

[@Winterstick549]

Most Waves in Thailand are 110 cc. Clutchless manual four speeds.

[@garyferguson1552]

Please bring back the CT 110 trail bike

[@lancestone4409]

Most sold Motorvechicl? Never seen one of these on the road a single day in my life!!

[@SensibleCarGuy]

They're absolutely massive in asia.

[@sayfolman7752]

Mostly in asian country for example thailand,malaysia and indonesia because the cheap and reliable maybe because they get licences to manufactures it local

[@richardahola692]

great city bike. Here in Argentina the Honda Wave and chinese clones is 90 percent of the market. Honda Wave U$S 1000

[@dalesworld1308]

Plus freight and setup - $250 to put the gas and oil in.

[@phill1491]

So what your saying is, you should be able to use grom big bore kits on this....

[@madogblue]

must have a 2 up seat option

[@badimpulses17]

125cc no license required in CA?

[@michalviktorin6758]

When you around 200 pounds it sucks uphill and it sucks when its too windy. Shame after all those years Honda do not make those with 15 HP nor they add gear.

[@Sachira_Hara]

If it was under $2000, that would be great

[@pnwgreg300]

lol

[@MadMarv4Life]

In the meantime a Vespa 150cc cost 5000+... so what are you talking about?

[@rob_9876]

@@MadMarv4Life I'd say the same thing about Vespas. Both are cool little bikes, but priced too high compared to bikes that can comfortably sustain interstate highway speed. So, I'm not buying either (at least not new, maybe slightly used at $1,800 or so).

[@roberthastings6270]

Contact [e-mail]. Super Cub 110 coming to Canada and US..$1600.00 retail !!!

[@freisiandraugr2427]

@@MadMarv4Life but the same bike with just the piaggio name is $3k

[@1g2002541]

Super popular in Thailand and other South Asia countries!

[@neguhnigeruh9885]

i rode the supraX125 which have the same engine but cheaper body, the bike gets 1L:100KM and it's quite quick

[@a456987]

I really don't know why they won't sell this bike in Canada

[@tinybubbles3724]

As a Honda fanatic and owner of various hotrod passports and mopeds. The cubs that Indonesia has gotten for years are more exciting than this one model that happened to briefly make it to our shores. I doubt it will last more than 2 model years.

[@ripmax333]

Good last question, why only single seat where in japan have them at least with pillion pegs installed?

[@mrbadx19]

my first bike was a C70 in '82, biggest mistake, trading it for a yamaha 180 the next year.

[@TD402dd]

I will always remember it for saving American motorcycles. Average people would buy and ride the Super Cub, whereas Harley, British bikes, etc. were only for the lone wolf and his hairy friends. I'm glad this bike is out, and maybe it will have the same affect this time.

[@stephenirwin2761]

Please bring it to Canada soon!

[@hildtonmcconnell5626]

you asked if you meet some one, does he ride 2 at a time so when he meets some one theyhave one to ride. A friend of mine had the 90 and it had a duel seat. If it had a bigger gas tank I would be thinking about one. Have a Ruckus but a bit on the slow side, but great for running errands on I like the flat floor for putting gas cans on to go get them filled. But would be great if the could make it in a 125 or a 150 cc. as I live in the country where every thing is 80 Kph.

[@jrnumex9286]

i am interested, i have the small ruckus already. i would put the luggage rack on if making the buy.

[@whatevenisthisfor]

You can't ride it on freeways but you can ride other slower mini bikes??

[@stoicllc2352]

I don’t want a motorcycle but i do want a Honda cub trail

[@garfield2279]

Why are the rear lights flashing all the time?

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Honda can be an odd bird. They put a gear indicator on this 2019 model, but not the Grom or CB300R.

[@MotorcycleCollection]

That is legend...

[@c0c0asauce]

2 steps back and 4 forward gears? Honda you make me so proud.

[@jeffjames4149]

In Delaware it can't be registered as a motor cycle or moped needs to be 150cc or larger and 49cc as a moped?

[@richardscott1397]

Katie bar the door! It's a more of them Honda hooligans!

[@paullasmith4975]

Top speed? Cruise speed?

[@Gherbert1348]

I hate that Honda is not bringing this to Canada 😭

[@ZnenTitan]

Just the thing for hipsters who are nostalgic for a time before they were born.

[@ThomasWilliams-zo7ke]

I do see one glaring problem, if I meet someone while riding the H2 I don't have a seat for them Kawi rep: just buy 2 Your good at your job???

[@jaswc08]

Its like the same bikes post-men use

[@khaccanhle1930]

I had an original 78 cub 50cc a few years ago. I'd rather drive the original for a lower price. Here in Asia we can get a clone for about 600 dollars and it's almost as good as an original.

[@Dranreb865]

How can this have semi-auto tranny while other expensive bikes need to have aftermarket ones?

[@danmurphy1994]

I want honda to make a high compression, race built DOHC 125cc 4 stroke super moto for the street. With honda reliability

[@mickfitz76]

SP Tagekawa make a 181cc kit with a lumpy cam. Makes 21hp over the 10hp standard.

[@stevenator22]

Why don’t they bring the Thailand version out, two seats and a much better design as this one!

[@potatochobit]

How can I put this LED light on my 2018 honda metropolitan scooter?

[@korky7775]

WAY too much $/£ ( in UK £3,500 )

[@terryjohn]

that's cheap as chips,really.

[@MajorAddiction]

This just needs a milk carton crate and it's good to go. (and maybe a price cut)

[@tv-cx8gv]

Gotta have one!

[@VideoFlyer]

Where are they riding?

[@supersuper-sq8ss]

This is just too much ...you are only paying for the honda name plate

[@enemay]

No pillion seat, why?