2022 Honda Super Cub can kill you!!

Watch this review before you buy. Very important safety information!!!


[@CurtPottorff]

Ya this guy has no idea what he's talking about. I literally commute on my Super Cub every day at 40mph+, dropping down gears from 4th to 3rd to even 2nd on the hills with absolutely no problem. What this guy is complaining about can absolutely happen...on literally every motorcycle without a slipper clutch. To blame the bike for his lack of willingness to learn a very basic riding skill is honestly laughable. For anyone reading this, it is a basic skill you should learn. The Super Cub is a RIOT to ride, and everyone I've come across just can't help but smile and love it!

[@tomwagner6334]

Agreed. Biggest kook who has no business on anything with 2 wheels and a motor

[@aut0maniak]

Because he never listened about revmatching which is Honda magic even in automobiles I have 7g Civic with manual and it's the same "be great and gentle" feel with revmatch it's called sense for machine. It's so remarkable ❤

[@davidfaucette2770]

You are the reason they have to put do not eat warnings on tide pods.

[@Karl3642]

I’ve owned exactly the same bike for the last 15 months. It’s an amazing bike and a super smooth ride once you adjust your skills and learn how to use it right. Heal / Toe gear changer is basically a combined clutch and gear change all in one, so smoothly does it and treat it as such. Time your gear changes to your road speed. It’s the biggest selling motorcycle of all time, and the gear change arrangement hasn’t changed much since 1958 !

[@dleebox2268]

Backing off the trottle makes the down shift smoother, people tend to downshift too quickly on this bike, i been riding them since i was 10years old, lovely little bugger once you get used it. 😎

[@alistairrobinson3865]

If you blip the throttle slightly on downshifts they are super smooth (same gearbox as my Honda wave 110)

[@SwingEzzZZ]

​@@alistairrobinson3865That's the proper way to downshift smoothly for this model to match the engine rev with the wheel rev. In the old days there was a technique called double declutch for smooth downshifting a car with manual transmission.

[@DemonIsland]

It does have a clutch, you just have to lightly depress the toe/heel pedal before pressing further to change gears. It's a semi-automatic clutch.

[@wesc.addle.9789]

You obviously don’t know how to ride this thing.

[@CurtPottorff]

Or any motorcycle apparently? Seriously this is just a basic riding skill...

[@erniegrajeda1200]

🥇

[@johnnybgood7812]

It’s a death trap! No wonder Honda have only managed to sell 100 million Cubs isn’t it? 🙄

[@DeerKoden]

It has an automatic clutch... but you're still supposed to go through gears kind of smoothly, or at least match the speed

[@ThePepper5150]

slow down to the gear speed before shifting and it won't do that

[@rarsenio1]

I agree. You can lock the rear wheel in a bike with a clutch if you’re going too fast for the gear. Match the speed to the gear!

[@themav7232]

I've had the 50cc and the 90cc for years and never have I ever come off either of them,give the bike a chance and I promise you you will love it.

[@bayuputromintowarman2339]

1 random moronic guy vs 109.999.999 smart guys who bought this bike

[@jimmillard3513]

BTW, in the old days we didn't have ABS and most of us lived tell about it. Don't be scared.

[@tjvistan]

This guy actually makes sense; I did the same on my Cub shifting down from 4th to 3rd which caused the bike to jerk and feel the back wheel lock a bit due to high rpm shifting down. It is actually a mistake. Slowdown if you're shifting down. Match the engine revs to your gear. Down shifting while you're revving high or running fast is a stupid idea - applies to any other motorcycle. I also tried engine braking going down a step parking area - guess what - motorbike was high revving going down and causing it to jerk. Another driving mistake. If you want to free wheel going down a steep hill, either go from 3rd or 2nd. Do not do engine braking while going down fast. Basic motorcycle skill - never downshift when your engine rev is high. It is common sense. Just learn your riding skills basics and practice.

[@zos09]

Take the bike back and tell them you're too idiot to own one. It s not for you.

[@iv2933]

Make a video of yourself driving at 45mph and dropping down to 2nd without breaking...I'll repost your accident to hoodsite.

[@CurtPottorff]

@@iv2933 I own a Super Cub and commute at those speeds every day. Seriously not an issue...

[@zos09]

@@iv2933 There is 0 reasons to shift from 4 th to 2 th at high speeds. Why wpuld you do that ?

[@mementocovers702]

@@iv2933 Cub riders who know how to ride do not shift to 2nd from 45mph. That's moronic.

[@Dachshund-Nator]

@@iv2933 I’m seriously thinking of buying a 2019 Super Cub preowned . I’m curious… did you sell the bike or get used to it? If you kept it, how do you like it now ?? Thanks. 😎

[@weebercorey]

Respectfully disagree. 110 million of these have been sold, they've figured out how to make a great product. I have a 2022 Super Cub and the clutch-less up shifting AND down shifting is perfect, smooth and safe, if you know how to use it properly. It was odd the first few minutes of riding but it isn't that hard. I had it sorted out in five miles into my first ride -- and I'm not that bright! Just rev match and use the down press depression of the shifter lever as a manual clutch. The shifter lever acts not only as a gear selector, but a bit as a clutch too. On another note, I've never seen a blue 2022. This was the color for 2019, then red for 2020 and 2021, then black for 2022. Is this some strange 2022 Asian color variant? I know they make C110's in different colors there?

[@samial72]

This is one of the most forgiving bikes ever! You should try other motorcycles !

[@josephsoap2698]

Honda have only been make ng them for fifty years they obviously don't know what they are doing ,yea right 🥴

[@GMITRUCKING]

I think this gentleman is to young or hasn't done his homework I literally cried when he said why did they make it automatic 🤣🤣🤣

[@wilfredprins9718]

I assume the guy is from the USA, that says enough

[@phillipevans7045]

You are a young person who has never driven a motorcycle without a clutch.They have been around since before you were born.

[@Jaffa1951]

It just takes practice. Within a few minutes you can change down pretty easily. Within a day, you've mastered it completely.

[@charleshunt3806]

If you want this bike with a regular clutch, get a gram that’s what a gram is same motor and it works perfectly fine. If you use it correctly I have had no problems a whole metric. Crap ton of other people also haven’t that’s the most sold vehicle ever don’t downshift when you’re not supposed to for too soon and you’ll be fine.

[@chopsinistra4860]

I indeed see no abs ring within the front disc, so the salesman was right that they also sell versions without the abs in that particular country.

[@GMITRUCKING]

I think you might be to young sir look up the bikes history it's been the same concept since the 50s NO it will never have a hand clutch and No it won't kill you just have to get familiar with it. It has been the most solid bike in the world for a reason.

[@filtrakioldhorborn]

you either let the lever out slowly(it depresses the clutch plates) so you can match the engine speed with the gear speed, or you revmatch to shift down the gears faster. i have been riding one since i was 14 and have never crashed or locked up the wheel.

[@StefanBacon]

the most popular machine in human history, and you have a hard time figuring it out... I'm sure your Thai girlfriend is proud of you.

[@rchandler606]

He has no idea, forgread the manual,let off the gas when you shift....No clutch is great for us with arthitisis former Harley rider

[@williamcoulter5462]

I agree I have this and a dct Rebel1100 and it took a couple of weeks to get used to braking using both front and rear when slowing to stop the wheel locking when changing down, it will also pull away in 2nd on the flat so now I hardly use the drastic 2nd to first gear change unless stopped on an incline or carrying extra load. The roll off does make a difference more with changing up.

[@Dachshund-Nator]

I know your comment is a year old, but I’m another former long time HD rider… there sure seems to be a bunch of us buying Super Cubs ?! 😂😂💣😎

[@Dachshund-Nator]

@LaneAWD_OwO I just brought mine home about an hour ago, it’s still in the back of the truck 😀. Yeah it’s gonna be fun not dealing with a 900 pound bike (bad back). I picked up a 2019 with only 25 miles on it-- immaculate. 👍

[@Chronosmaster002]

I never rode a bike before this super cub. Down shifting was never an issue

[@Ricker4832]

On what bike with an actual clutch lever do you downshift into 1st? Just bought a second one as I was driving my wife’s more than my Yamaha 950. Get a clue.

[@dr.h489]

I have mine for almost a month, upshifting is no problem, down shifting however took me a while to understand, I rev match for 3rd and 2nd, but I never downshift to 1st unless I’m going below 10 mph or after a full stop.

[@user-ik6jm3xu2d]

It’s THE BEST SELLING motorcycle in the world, dude! Very versatile. I've been using one for 20y, compared it to other bikes, and it has never disappointed me. Adjust your engine-speed to match your wheel-speed before re-engaging the clutch and enjoy plenty of engine-braking downhill. It's beautiful. Also, you can get heavier after-market barweights to reduce the vibes even more (the heavier, the better).

[@ozkr1519]

He just doesn't know how to ride a semi automatic motorcycle. I've had the 2006 90 cc and the 2013 110cc and they are the best bikes for in town use, this guy needs to get a clutch bike and sell that beauty

[@Theophilus1968]

Dude, synchronization of gears is everything. There’s no slipper clutch.

[@SandStormPower]

Just blip the throttle when you downshift and it's smooth as butter. Or downshift at very low speeds. The bike doesn't have any fault regarding your lack of skill.

[@joelholston5668]

I drove an automatic clutch bike for years with no problem, just be sensible

[@deepblue69uk]

You're just unfamiliar with semi automatics op.

[@sam.merritt]

Shenanigans. I call shenanigans. This guy has never been on a motorcycle before I think 😂

[@Dachshund-Nator]

😂 😆… You wrote SHENANIGANS! 😅😂😅😂😂🎉 🤯🍔🌮🤪

[@HawkeyeMO72]

It’s a great little bike for what it is…but you do need to understand how it works and take some time to get familiar with it. You can’t ride it like other bikes. I’ve found that if you rev match while pushing down on the gear switch, it actually downshifts quite nicely. I would have preferred an old school key but the keyless fob has worked flawlessly for me.

[@rchandler606]

Only thing I found,don't let your battery get low,in condo after gone 2 week s, nothing worked simple quick jump...after 2 min...no problem,need to install a pig tail,

[@iv2933]

You can't rev match and control the engine breaking without a hand clutch.

[@iv2933]

I agree the key fob actually is nice. I didn't understand how it worked when I made this video.

[@Ethan.s..]

@@rchandler606 try a lithium battery, it knocks about 5 lb’s off the bike and you can let it sit for a year and it will still start up.

[@hiaceadventurevan3929]

If you let off the lever slowly it acts like a clutch…. Which it is. Watch my videos of me riding mine with no issues

[@iv2933]

I addressed this idea in my video.

[@guygatineau281]

Over 100 million of those bike sold worldwide and nobody ever complained. If you want a bike with a clutch...buy one with a clutch....deuh!

[@vvvxt]

"Yeah not that great of a bike" cuz 100 MILLION units sold doesn't mean anything to you apparently

[@ytr8989]

The clutch is in the crankcase. It’s easier to ride, but requires a learning curve. You release the throttle and it is the same thing as releasing a hand clutch. Neutral on the bottom, then 1,2,3 and 4. Toe shift up, heel shift down, ease up on throttle to engage clutch. It’s no big deal.

[@AlstarPalmer]

I swear your shifters are reversed. We shift up with the heel in the US

[@732466]

wow you have got the wrong end of the stick ....it is what it is the largest selling bike EVER

[@TheKingsapostle]

If you don't know how to not crash during a rear wheel skid, you shouldn't be riding anything with two wheels.

[@rockinginafreeworld3256]

Read the manual and it tell you your speed to match the gear. You then will change gears easy.

[@edwinthompson159]

This is why they have public transportation -- amazing if...???? 100,000,000 sold... AMAZING!

[@snagle45]

Sounds like you just don’t have the rpm’s matched with the gear your shifting to, even if your driving a clutch bike you are gonna lock the wheel up if you are too high and you don’t slow down and release the clutch; it sounds like you are used to a traditional hand clutch system and this bike will be a bit counter intuitive for you, I have a 2019 super cub and part of the beauty of it is that you can just stop regardless of the gear and it won’t stall, the bike is designed so that you don’t have to be switching gears like crazy, it has a wider range in the higher gears and is made for you to use the brakes to slow and just take off with the throttle vs needing to do lots of shift work, most of the time your going to be in 3rd or 4th gear even when your going relatively slow, Honda has designed bikes around this clutch system since the 1950s if it was inherently dangerous it wouldn’t be the best selling vehicle of all time

[@JohnDoe-xr5is]

This guy is unfamiliar with the term 'rev match'. When down shifting...yes, keep the lever pressed, but twist the throttle to raise rpm. Then let off the foot shifter.

[@jimmillard3513]

You have match the gear ratios To the RPMs. Slow down more before you downshift. learn the top speed for each gear and don't downshift until you reach that speed. They are low geared.

[@Beardshire]

You've never ridden a motorcycle then if you are throwing it into gear at too high of an rpm, you can coast it to a stop in 4th, so I don't know what you are doing.

[@thepreviewchannel6398]

you're just not used to it it will not best selling motorcycle yeah just fewer round 100 million units since 60's and by the way you can donate it to me because that's my dream bike right there

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice super cub video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!

[@rickv9251]

There is a clutch built in always has been. When you gear it down hold down slow down before you release the lever and it will not lock up the back wheel r throw your body forward.

[@robertleslie2467]

Geez Louise. Clicked on the video thinking it was legit. Even Mother Teresa would call bullshit on this video.

[@garybugaiski8254]

The minute you add a clutch, it can no longer be registered and ridden simply as a ‘Moped’ with no regular registration or motor cycle endorsement in many places (Michigan, U.S.A. Is one of many states that this applies to).

[@alistairrobinson3865]

Downshifts are fine if you blip the throttle, then is super smooth!!!

[@dleebox2268]

Never down shift this bike if yu dont have to, 3rd gear is enuff to slow down

[@wakawaka1976]

So how much you want for it since it’s so bad?

[@freddieabulencia1418]

No one kills on those shifters engine braking etc. since 1950's maybe your the first one boy.

[@garybugaiski8254]

You do not know what your doing? Honda cubs have been the most sold bikes in the world for many, many decades! Read the Manuel

[@vernonhensley4122]

Might I suggest a cvt scooter ..... watch your speed when down shifiting .... or leave it in 3rd and stop after letting go of the of the gas

[@tennisjazzman]

You only don't like riding it because you don't know what you are doing, and you don't know what you are talking about. I have driven many manual vehicles for many years. Any simpleton would know how to ride this bike easily and safely. I have one. It is great!! The best for back road site seeing and commuting. This is the most sold vehicle ever worldwide and you don't get it. But that's okay. Thank you for you opinion anyway. Just keep in mind that any bike can "kill you". Don't blame a bike because you can not understand and adapt to the purpose for which it was so well designed. Try rev-matching the next time you ride something like this. It will smoothly go through all the gears. Fist gear was purposefully designed for quick take-offs from a dead stop. Quick being relative to the small displacement of a 125 cc engine. That is why it is slightly different from the other gears. It was designed to help you "survive" in most city traffic conditions, when stopped at a red light, by keeping up. Low end torque.

[@JohnDoe-rw2dw]

Dude, just read the manual for God's sake... the shifting procedure is explained there...

[@ivceballos]

Gotta match the revs (give it gas) if you are downshifting going faster…… 🤦‍♂️

[@sefton1972]

You need to learn the bike. When you heel down from say 4th to 3rd you need to keep the pedal pressed, blip the throttle to match the revs then let it up. It takes practice but it works & these bikes are ace.

[@thomashagel3559]

It comes with abs option you just bought the non abs.

[@m12ttd]

Cannot disagree more! These are the best Bikes ever made! (Sold how many?) I owned several when I was a kid, raced them through the woods with my mates on their C90's! Learn how to use the semi clutch and the ride experience will be a whole lot better! I'm saving some pennies to treat myself to a brand new one of these to commute on and have a little fun too!

[@nigelbaldwin752]

come on, less of the drama queen please, these bikes are great.

[@Aka.Aka.]

So true! Can you sell it to me at a very low price? Please? 🙏

[@michaj.122]

press and hold gear, and do rev match. like in any other bike???

[@andyscooter5753]

Absolutely hilarious video. Learn to ride. Learn how to change gears.After 100 million bikes sold. They Do know what they are doing. It's you that does not. And the key lock - unlock, all that does by pressing for red Light turns the key off. Not lock the bike. The saying "all the gear an no idea", springs to mind.

[@AlstarPalmer]

You just don’t know how to use it. Drive like the locals do on their cubs

[@torokun]

Kinda sus on why you are making this vid. Just do rev match.

[@iv2933]

You can't rev match and control the engine breaking without a hand clutch. Show us how in a video please my man. 45mph 3rd to 2nd to 1st in quick succession ;) I'll repost your accident.

[@torokun]

@@iv2933 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWnLfISCrZWKjMk I do this every day.

[@torokun]

Also, what people usually don't know (even a lot of Super Cub users) is that there is a slight catch point on the sifter pedal between when you complete step on it and lift your foot a bit to control the clutch a bit.

[@iv2933]

@@torokun Bro, rewatch my video. I discussed this subtlety of the foot shifter.

[@Nippy2x1]

So basically you made an entire video to say you have no idea how to rev match.

[@SouthernRotors]

Same transmission they have been using since three wheelers, nothing is wrong with it. You have to use common sense...

[@FellipeRodrigues89]

why would u not rev match or downshift at the wrong tempo? it's not Honda's fault you did something stupid.

[@paisley3518]

Do not follow this advice. He has no clue what he is talking about. First of all he's reversing the shifting pattern

[@tosh2012]

Learn how to blip the throttle while your pressing the pedal, and releasing as the revs are dropping. Pretty basic for people who are used to manual transmissions.

[@timhall865]

You are making a big to do over nothing. You just need to practice riding it more. There is nothing dangerous or difficult about shifting this thing. Admittadly, it was a bit strange at first riding without a manual clutch. I have been riding motorcycles for a long time. At any rate, I love this scooter. I do find the proximity key both unnecessary and a bit annoying.

[@8645TM]

OMG. So much misinformation. Both on shifting and the smart key.

[@TonyWony]

Why are you saying this ༼⁠;⁠´⁠༎ຶ⁠ ⁠۝ ⁠༎ຶ⁠༽. I figured how to shift gears with my 110 supercub. It's an awesome like lazy bike.

[@holborn38]

What the he'll are you mucking about with the key fob.just leave it in your pocket.its all auto

[@davidcoleman9275]

This guy doesn’t know anything about this bike nor any other motorcycle

[@user-ik6jm3xu2d]

Honda has been making motorcycles for a long time, dude. There's a model out there for everyone and for whatever you want to do. And they obviously don't know what they're doing??? Nope! Wrong! You should do your homework first.

[@jasoncarter3284]

Dude. Drama queen

[@glenncaukill1320]

The bike is absolutely fine , sounds like you need a riding lesson . You are talking rubbish 😂

[@19leeryan]

Then stay on scooters

[@BabyBreadBeats]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@farhanrafi7654]

Improve your skill bro

[@kmaguire7662]

did you learn how to ride yet ?

[@gerblake9359]

That’s Donner-Krüger deranged 👎🏻

[@Beavis-et8ox]

Click bait. Read your instrction manual.

[@jfweleber]

This video is idiotic - for anybody thinking of buying this bike, don't pay any attention to what's being said. There is a learning curve for this bike... there is a learning curve for every bike. This bike is not more dangerous.

[@catsbyondrepair]

Get a clue elmer fudd

[@davidbehm]

Wow! To start that is not a 2022. You have no idea how to downshift on this you just slightly let up on the shifter in the clutch will engage much easier. you need to spend a little bit more time riding it instead of being so critical. I have a 2021 and it is an amazing motorcycle I commute to work on it and it is extremely dependable and I average about 120 to 130 miles per gallon. You should really read the directions before you start dishing on the key system because you explained it completely wrong it’s a shame that you made this video without doing proper research.

[@iv2933]

"You have no idea how to downshift on this you just slightly let up on the shifter in the clutch will engage much easier." Did you even watch my video? I discussed this.

[@bikernate8902]

I think you lack the basic understanding of a motorcycle. Perhaps you should not ride them.

[@adambird007]

Owned a year. Seem to spend just as much time on maintenance as riding it to work n back .... yes 2nd gear will kill you treat 3rd like 2nd in a car. Valve timing done.. engine clean yet to do.. when putting chain back on after tire change make sure you have put chain on equely same slack top and bottem or will make weired vibration at 65. Just did battery changed today ... what a fka thru the plastic bit away too much fath. Chain needs cleaning every 6months if ride alot. ... if ur the sort a guy that lets dealer do all the servicing dont buy. Get a pcx

[@simongoosen9525]

Really, you obviously have no clue how to use this. Read the manual... using semi automatic gearboxes for over 30 years... downshifting is easy

[@bultacowally]

Bad mouth the motorcycle because of you lack of riding skill city boy....

[@tdgdbs1]

Learn how to rev match, your method is terrible for the life of the transmission and clutch plates. Yes, semi auto have clutch plates.

[@MrMunchko]