The time Honda made a Motocross Scooter

In the 90s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were developing faster, more powerful and more sophisticated sports bikes every year. But in total Honda Fashion, they decided to build one of the oddest little bikes in motorcycle history: The cub EZ90
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[@seifer93]

The visual design of the ez cub went so hard. It's easily one of my favorite looking 2-wheeled vehicles

[@thejunkman]

The future is now, in 1990.

[@brokeandtired]

I can see immediately why it failed, its not street legal. If it had been, it would have been a runaway success like the later fat wheeled semi off road Piaggio Typhoon was in Europe in the late 90's. Off road only bikes is already a niche, so this is a Honda niche of a niche. So no shit it didn't sell. This was a failure of understanding the real demographics of who would buy this. A teenager who might occasionally taste dirt with it.

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

Thing looks like a jetski lol.

[@MachineintheMonkey]

I’m shocked that Marty Mcfly didn’t have one! Is there a Back to the Future I’ve missed!

[@pb6839]

90's/2000's europe scooter scene needs to make a comeback@@brokeandtired

[@NoThanksnothanks]

I actually had one. It was awesome. It accelerated super fast, no mix gas. It was just really fun to ride. I’d fit a friend on it, drive it absolutely everywhere. Tons of good memories. Never knew anyone that had one.

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

I can image 90cc 2 stroke is a ton of motor for a bike like this

[@NoThanksnothanks]

@KZbinsuckskiddicks same with the cub, never changed the oil, probably after a couple years. It just took a lot of abuse. Didn’t jump it 4-5 ft in air though, ha.

[@Here_we_go..557]

Is that was road legal

[@ianmangham4570]

Hello.How.You.Doing.😮

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

today they go for 8500$... pretty crazy.... I still have my Vespa Bravo moped from when I was a teen. back then I paid 200$... Now they go for around 2000$... Still not letting it go though! LOL

[@Pantechnicon]

My nephew races motocross. There are a couple of regulars out at his track who use EZ-Cubs as their pit bikes and everybody (even the kids who race) out there seems to love seeing these things still running about.

[@stanclapper7179]

Same here. I had one used as pit bike, taking pictures, run errands, ect... lot of young kids got to ride their first bike on it in field behind the track. Still have it.

[@markkern4879]

I used to go to National Flat Track races in the 80's and 90's. At one point, about half the racers had these as pit bikes.

[@ndlsjk]

I actually wanted one of these pretty bad in the mid 90s because they used them on a show called Maximum Drive where kids would race various vehicles and the cub was one of them. Pretty neat.

[@BikingVikingHH]

Great Movie too; “Maximum Overdrive”

[@Ellwoodsss1]

This is where I remember it most. Wasn’t that show on the Family Channel or something?

[@RSChris666]

That show kicked ass. Don't see any kids shows like that today.

[@will400r]

I remember watching that show. So cool

[@salvadordollyparton666]

and you can't really get any further apart... that is literaly the only thing they shared. no ac/dc or blood on the show. still pretty cool... for the time... when i was 9. the movie, still awesome, maybe even more so. my cousin had it on video, so every time i stayed at his house, we had to watch it. and his brother had a 250 and 350x, his dad had an old cb750 or 1000 in the barn he didn't ride anymore. and not at all the kind of person i'd expect to have a cool bike. didn't know why at the time, but somethin told me it was cool as hell and very special. @@BikingVikingHH my older cousin finally let him ride some of em, and he imediately flipped it. lol

[@bve7397]

Wish they still made original little projects like this lol looks sick

[@davids6533]

I don't understand.. If it looks sick, why would you want one?

[@zf9903]

⁠​⁠@@davids6533in case you’re not being intentionally obtuse, “sick” in this instance is slang for “awesome”

[@davids6533]

@@zf9903 Just trying to learn. Thanks for your reply.

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

@@davids6533 he wasn't being a dick, I've also never met anyone who hasn't understood the use of "sick" in this context

[@AKYLE315]

​@@Rocco-tb9ihmaybe he is like 5 or sumthin

[@ThePlumOf]

I'm a simple man. I see a new Bart video, I watch.

[@180fxr]

Did u watch through the 6 ads as well?

[@ThePlumOf]

@@180fxr nope. Premium 😎

[@180fxr]

@@ThePlumOf npc

[@robinbrowne5419]

​@@180fxrYup. It's still worth watching :-)

[@brantisonfire]

There have been so many instances where he covers bikes I have never heard of or knew existed. Case in point- the Honda EZ Cub.

[@the_undecidead]

Honda still makes a small "motocross" semi-automatic bike. Here in the Philippines, it's called XRM. Kind of a hybrid between an XR and a Cub. They've been in production since 2005.

[@jaresc8022]

2001- 2007 110cc 2007 - 2023 125

[@jellomaster5629]

Trail Cub too in the US, and their ADV series

[@16driver16]

These are FULLY automatic, not semi-automatic

[@torbinzix1]

Honda X adv is exactly that, a scooter that has off road ability

[@16driver16]

@@torbinzix1 x adv is HUGE compared to the ez90

[@evi1dav3]

I remember seeing one for the first time at a Honda dealership back in the early 90's. It was quite futuristic looking and really cool. The rounded and fully covered look was extended to a lot of the equipment too such as the mowers and rototillers. The Honda stuff just looked lightyears beyond everything I had seen as a teenager. I later in life began to appreciate how well built Honda stuff is. Thanks for the nostalgia.

[@Pro5.0]

My Dad bought a "Cub" brand new back in early 90's and used it as a pit and pushback bike for his drag bike, we still have it and it's been sitting for over 10 years. I think this winter I need to get it going again and get it as clean and rebuilt as possible...

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

Definitely!!

[@RTDragonCommando]

If they put lights on it I feel like it might have sold better, that's at least one of the reasons the older CT series worked so well. You could cruise around the roads and then hit up the trails. You could go just about anywhere legally, especially if you lived outside a city. I remember that was one of the problems I faced with my '77 XL75, the previous owner had taken the lights off it, so I couldn't go on main roads without the police giving me problems. But my friends with their CT70 and ST90 could just cruise wherever as long as they didn't drive like maniacs.

[@mcmurdostation7134]

Oh I never recognized that it’s missing the lights and it’s not street legal… I’m 100 pro your opinion, if this thing is street legal, I did a world tour lol

[@country4lyfe365]

Exactly. At least ah head lamp and breaking light.

[@JP-wz1xy]

When I was 14 I drove a Honda Spree with my learners license, this would have been so much cooler, and more fun!

[@paulandrews7622]

In the UK, Scooter clubs,especially in the 50s, 60s & 70s frequently used Lambrettas and Vespas in off road competitions. Trials & Motocross especially. It was very popular amongst Scooterists.

[@phinhager6509]

Do you know if there are any videos of them on KZbin?

[@nomadenview]

2 stroke powaaa

[@Stuntman175]

@@phinhager6509 Seach for "scootercross" on KZbin, it's still quite popular in Italy as a grassroots motorsport.

[@OEruditoDaMantiqueira]

Nowadays we have the ADV and X-ADV models who are kind of a modern version of that,being the crossover between a Trailbike and a scooter.

[@Tomfoolery82]

Mom bought me the all red and white model when I was in the fifth grade. I was the envy of my neighborhood. Kept it till high school. Wish I would’ve kept it for my daughter.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@seanys]

I would’ve freakin’ loved this as a kid. Trying to learn to ride on my mate’s RM80 was tricky and this would’ve solved that problem immediately.

[@rabbithomesteading3797]

I had a 1978 RM80 that I rebuilt and would smoke a 96? I think.. newer mono shocked liquid cooled kx125. Not just with me but when my dad would ride it against his dad. I think a cub would be cool but I loved my rm80!

[@machupikachu1085]

If that bike had signal lights on it, I would buy one today. So cool looking! Timeless in a futuristic way. It's always from tomorrow.

[@DirtRider22a]

Guy I work with has one with around 500 miles on it, looks brand new. Won’t even price it to me lol and Honda still makes the off-road scooter today with the adv150 and that giant 750cc that we don’t get in North America

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

Glad to see so many scenery from my country (Italy) in this video :) Basically everything from 11:30 onward.

[@ironcast]

I got to demo ride one on a small dirt track at Americade one year. I have had lots of Trail 70's thru the years but I did love the way this cub worked as it was decidedly more powerful, fun, and better suspended than my old Trail 70's.

[@DirtyDovi]

Cubs rocked! I grew up 2 lots down from our local Honda shop, and Dave the owner used to let me [as a little kid] come over, hang out, check out all of the new lineups - And put around on the Cub[s] I remember them like it was yesterday.. Then again.. I also remember them boxing up all of their 3-wheelers and sending them off to their doom.. Damn.. I wish I could put that one out of my memory for good..

[@mkshffr4936]

The 60s-80s was prime time for motorcycles.

[@JJfromIA]

It's the hooligan baby brother of the PC800. Love the video!

[@markkern4879]

I had 2 EZ90 Cubs in the mid 90's. I cut a flat track in my backyard, half in the woods, half not. My buddy and I used to rat race the Cubs for hours, pushing each other out of corners and kicking each others into the woods. We each weighed over 250 pounds so we obviously exceeded their intended weight capacity, but nothing ever broke. I had more fun on those little bikes than any bikes I've ever owned. I wish I'd never sold them.

[@justinwatts6210]

imagine not being subscribed to this fella i cant

[@borilapostolov7474]

I have never had an idea that this bike ever existed...😮 I am so amazed! As for the new bikes in 2023 you know better than me: everything new is a well forgotten old. Pioneers from Honda- for sure. Thank for the video and the research you did.

[@MOPBOYZ]

just started my ez90 build, love these things!

[@thechampagneroom1]

I love how it automatically comes in Chicago Cubs colors. You ride this thing around Wrigley and you are for sure getting free beers.

[@Garage-wt5jl]

I had one at 11 (1991). It was HEAVY but my brothers amd I drove the heck outta it. Awww flashbacks!

[@mikellewis2346]

At 40 and riding every motorcycle i could throw my life, how did i not see one of these ever. And i love honda. Ride red was all i know as a kid. Wow thank you. Now i have to find 1 if its possible. Lol

[@Dave-co1cv]

I like this bike, and owned bikes since 1983, my first being a Honda MB5. I regret selling it too. As for the EZ-Cub, this is the first time seeing it.

[@jonathangardner6868]

My grandparents had this as a get around bike when they traveled in their RV. It was my first introduction into off road bike! It holds many happy memories!

[@ajax700]

Japan in the 1970/80/90s was on fire. Peak Japan. They did incredible big and small toys like these. It's sad to see that they are starting to lose ground to the Chinese. Best wishes.

[@alambrije]

Amazing channel I've just found, vintage images are pure magic nostalgia. Two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼.

[@andia6865]

The EZ90 was the reason i went into design. Thank you Honda, for so much inspiration.

[@machupikachu1085]

That's very cool.

[@MrCrispyNips04]

It’s crazy how the people that put the most effort into their videos and have the best content always have wayyy less subscribers than they deserve. You’ll blow up and reach a mil easily once people recognise how great your videos are

[@pavelsivertsev6417]

потому что большинство любит смотреть тик ток

[@ryanelliott1650]

The smarter you are the less relatable you become

[@zackgallardo]

If everyone who watches the video up voted and commented the algorithm would push him up.

[@ianmangham4570]

😮So that's what crazy is 😮

[@brischultz]

Motorcycles are a niche market. The biggest moto youtubers only have 1.5 million subs typically.

[@williamschafer4948]

Would absolutely love to see ya get your silver and even gold play button man. You make really high quality and in depth content

[@Heavywall70]

The fact they don’t make them anymore is sad as hell. I’m mad at myself for not buying one.

[@deadprivacy]

its basically a honda grom,,,you could do an updated version,

[@Jasonradiation999]

You can get them used for a decent price! People wanna wheelie I the streets..not cruise the trails or r×r bridal paths!

[@Jasonradiation999]

​@@deadprivacygroms have more metal for a frame

[@deadprivacy]

@@Jasonradiation999 you could modify one for the bodywork look was the idea.

[@ryandabeast1]

I'll sell you mine

[@mbryson2899]

Those bareheaded kids in the commercial made the teen part of me smile and the father & grandfather parts of me wince and look away at the same time. Funny how time and age change one's perspective. Great video, BTW!

[@speedskid4838]

One "Cub" used to be used by WNC Agricultural Center for traffic directing/quick getting around the large parking lot during indoor motor cross events and the annual county fair. It was cool remembering it from my childhood when I saw this video.

[@AridersLifeYT]

These are such a classic little thing. I’ve had my eye on these for 20 years

[@muffinatordlux]

Early 90s for me... there was such a variety and 2 strokes were at their prime... Then there were the 400 v4 hondas... 400 inline 4s... The banshee was born...

[@snoozeflu]

Honda has always had unique bikes & ATV's as far as I can remember. They had that Cub and a dirt bike with ATV tires called the Fat Cat. They had the Odyssey which became the Pilot. And even now they have a cool scooter called the Ruckus. If this Cub were street legal, it would have been a cool little thing to put around on.

[@robinbrowne5419]

Honda can make the weirdest things sometimes. But everything they make is basically awesome 👍

[@jettm7248]

Literally saw an ad for this thing in a random ass old magazine the day this video came out.

[@beborodner930]

Love all of your videos!! The best narration/documentary type of motorcycle content out there. So close to 100k subs. Come on viewers!!!

[@schuylergutting8169]

My neighbor had two of these. His son and I used to go ride the trails with them. They were perfect for someone our age!

[@mercadaodorock2554]

The new Honda ADV 150 has the same DNA as the Ezcub. This time came in solid and is a hit sales

[@technicalitems731]

Love it. If it had a luggage rack option so you could go get groceries etc....

[@MrGuginez]

So this is the Forefather of the Honda Adv series skooter/cross . Pioneering since 90. Honda ❤

[@deepsea83]

A friend of mine had one here in Ireland in the mid 1990s and it was the only one I’ve ever seen. He didn’t treat it well at all but it never broke down in the few years that he ragged around on it.

[@mcmurdostation7134]

I just like Everything about it, it’s just a fun toy to have and is really capable of a lot of things a modern scooter isn’t. Also this thing is a Honda, easy to repair and care, you could drive around the world with this thing

[@popahontas]

Such a cool machine, there were some similar scooters in europe at the end of 90s and early 00s, gilera stalker, piaggio typhoon, aprilia rally, peugeot trekker

[@Obamaistoast2012]

The Honda CT70 and CT90 were the greatest all around bikes ever, the Cub and Rukus are a close second.

[@machupikachu1085]

For Honda maybe. It' really hard to beat the Zuma tho.

[@machupikachu1085]

So cool! I really want one. Scootercross needs to become a thing again!

[@dillon2753]

I used to watch this show in the early 90s that had kids racing on these. I was born in 84 so it was right up my alley at that age. Sadly, as a poor city kid it was never a possibility for me to have one. I still love them just because of that. Anyone remember that show? It could have been a Disney or Nickelodeon show.

[@welfare_baybee]

Duuuude… there used to be a show on Nickelodeon that was just kids racing in every type of ORV and they had these! Being on that show was my childhood dream and I totally forgot about these and the show until I just saw this.

[@DerpEye]

We had the 50cc version of this in Italy. Very rare indeed.

[@JustKandyMan1]

Apart the loving the looks these things look so fun to ride.

[@jamiecurran3544]

I remember these back in the day they were cool little bike's, to tell you the truth I'd forgotten all about them!😂👍

[@Doobiusphantom]

I honestly expected to hate this in my head, but it weirdly kind of grew on me. This seems like a fun (bike,scooter, thingy?) to go dink around on

[@rm25088]

I remember seeing it in a 1994 DIRT BIKE magazine and saying what is that? Pretty cool bike. I wouldn't mind owning one for putting around the yard.

[@brantisonfire]

You’ll blow up eventually. The algorithm has to accept you as a friend and then you’ll see more and more views and subscribers. I’ve been along on the ride for some other channels.

[@drummerman883]

These were super popular back in the day as raceday pit bikes. Loved them.

[@ntdscherer]

The pinnacle? Now! Bikes are so much better than they've ever been.

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I can vouch that these are as rare as hens teeth, i'm all about vintage Hondas and i've been looking for a nice Cub for a long time. Not too many in Ohio, i've seen 2 in 10 years.

[@mikecorbeil]

Interesting again, bart. I have never had a motor-bike, but your videos (about motor-bikes) that I have watched and listened to have all been interesting.

[@C.Scholl]

I had one, it was a HSC CUB and it was a beast! It stript my rear sprocket to a wave in less than 3 month, it took 4 liters of fuel in only 30minutes of having fun. But it was near impossible to lock as it had solid wheels. Mine was the blue white red version and I am sad I do not have it anymore😫 it was very heavy on the front but still had to be careful not to open the throttle to fast as it has more than once caused some damage to “ objects” in my way😎

[@andrewt8721]

Never got these in Australia, didn't know they existed till now, great vid again, thank you from down under

[@Niro.C]

Piaggio and MBK had great off-road scooters in the mid 1990's, they were sold in Europe in big numbers.

[@nicholebousman2464]

I have a Honda CT 125 Trail bike, and I love it, but I had no idea they made this. Just asked my BF about it because he knows all about Hondas and has a Honda Super Cub, but this is pretty cool. No shifting required! I have semi-atuo, and it made it easier to learn with just using a foot. 4 up, 4 down no hand. 😊

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

well,in 30+ years of going to NorCal MX tracks, I've never seen one of these bikes at a track. I don't recall seeing one as a pit bike. My son started in 1990 age 4, on a Villa 50, then a Yamaha 50, a DS80, then at age 7 a KX60. the 60 lit him up. He had a stellar amateur racing history thru 2006. But I never saw a Cub at the track

[@DeVoNmotorsports]

A winter version that acts like a thermos with insulation and a heater could help with cold starts also a heat exchanger with the coolant system so its not too cold/thick and a valve for regulation of temperature

[@stpbasss3773]

I'm 40 and I remember I wanted one of these growing up. I ended up getting a kx 80 instead and I'm glad I did lol.

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

I only remember this bike because Nadine rides a pink one in the 1994 TV version of Stephen Kings The Stand. It was probably a paid ad placement. I have never seen one in real life.

[@longjonwhite]

Good catch!

[@zombiebiker5581]

I watched it again yesterday ,I thought it was a scooter,I have to re-check,if your right well done,good call

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

@@zombiebiker5581 Just search "Nadine Cross motorcycle" an screenshots will pop up. I remember it so well because I could not figure out what it was.

[@jaylay30]

Looks like my Honda X8R-X scooter. It was used in 2000 as a pit bike. They made 2 versions. One road bias and another with off-road bias. 50cc 2-stroke engine. Ive just got mine on the road after 15 years in my brother's garage.

[@BethePandaGames]

That thing is sooooo cool. I want a time machine just to go back and get one fresh off the line.

[@jamespegram8843]

Im a recent subscriber to your channel, I'm in the UK 🇬🇧 and have been riding since 1980, I have to say your channel is must whatch stuff. Ive owned or riden quite a few bikes that you have featured. Keep up the good work. 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Artimus_]

I just bought a Yamaha Razz for my first ever two wheeled moped/bike and I can’t wait to see how my journey goes!

[@thomaspreszcator]

The cub was such a futuristic looking bike

[@christophergolden5297]

I had a Honda fat cat in the early 90s and my neighbor had a cub 90. We terrorized the neighborhood and loved it. Wish I would have held on to it

[@shadesXL1220]

It is very upsetting to know that so many people watch your videos but don't actually subscribe. I went looking for Royal Enfield videos about 6 to 8 months ago and came across your video about how Royal Enfield became the best-selling motorcycle and I was hooked. I love your passion for the classics and though I feel it to be a bit too romantic, I still love the way that you lay out the videos and present the information. You make me care about motorcycles that I had no intention of caring about just like this one. I have been subscribed with the bell rung for some time now and always wait to see your videos and what comes out. Always look forward to see the great content you have coming out.

[@stmboat]

Bart, just keep it up, great voice, great material and no filler. I think you'll be close to if not pass 100k its a sound goal.

[@ivorybooker8957]

That bike looks like it belongs to someone on their way to pilot a Gundam...on a space colony. 😂😂😂

[@BaconSpaceProgram]

Off road or adventure scooters from Honda still exist today in the ADV 150/160, 350 and 750 model range. They are great delivery and light touring machines even at the 160cc range.

[@l1qu1dm3t4lIV]

I remember seeing these on TV when i was a kid.. I still think they are super cool.

[@mullman]

GS rider here but you earned a sub. I’m down with all kinds of bikes. Good work sir.

[@GabStLaurent]

It would be interesting to see a video about South America's most famous motorcycle: The Honda CG150, also known as Titan. It's one of the best motorcycles the world needs to know.

[@LarsaXL]

Interesting. I've never heard of it before, and now I want to know more.

[@GabStLaurent]

@@LarsaXL It's a brasil-made motorcycle that started all the way back in the 70's under the name CG125. It was built for college students who wanted a cheaper alternative to the bigger bikes of the time, but could still get them to places quickly. It was snappy, easy to control and extremely economical in gas. They still make them today, with the newest model being 160cc.

[@LarsaXL]

Awesome. That's exactly the kind of bike I like. If they were available in Europe I might buy one. A Honda Grom is probably the closest we'll get though. I currently ride a 50cc scooter around town, though it would be nice to find something a bit faster and highway capable so I could get rid of my car. @@GabStLaurent

[@gaigeswiontek4391]

There was an ez snow on market place a while ago, being sold for a 1000 buck looked good, and it ran and drove

[@captainchaos3053]

I only ever seen one of these things before. I wanted one then and still do. Auto scooters are just so easy to ride. Even if you can't walk. As kids we all trashed Honda cubs trying to ride them off road.

[@hooligan8595]

I watched your videos as random recommendations but your niche topics and interests were the same as me so I subscribed without even thinking, you're doing great and hopefully a bunch of people think so too. Cheers!

[@GlynOC]

My friend had one of these, I thought I imagined it, never seen or heard of one since. It was really punchy to ride and very futuristic

[@a1hamer]

I saw this design in a dutch motorcycle magazine in the late '60 early '70 's. So the manufacturars where studiying styles for the future decades before production.

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

60s, 70s, Moto Cross, Choppers. 80s, 90s, 3-wheelers and quads. The 90s and 2000s superbikes.

[@daveh8316]

i remember the commercial from 91 i was 10 or 11 i wanted one so bad.... i was mad when i got my 4 wheeler....a suzuki lt 125.... it was not the cub..... but the mad did not last long ...it was most likely the better choice my parents made.. 2 years later i got a yamaha warrior purple and white forget year think it was a 93.... loved that thing

[@hondaryder3779]

Never even heard of that one and i was around in the 90's, interessante video😊🇳🇱

[@PoodlePuncher]

i remember when the cub came out. I've always wanted one, but i've never seen one in real life. i still have the two Trail 70's, and ATC110, i grew up riding.

[@ridered300]

This is the coolest bike ever and it's not even close.

[@muddywater6856]

I watch most all of your videos, and have for a long time. They are in my feed without subbing. I subscribed today......

[@39822]

You may wonder "who would take a scooter offroad" until youve jumped (and broken) a city scooter on a dirt track lmao

[@stupidhead9117]

You should play the same vision over and over more. It’s great!

[@williamwintemberg]

I must admit, I never knew of this bike and should have. When I saw the video, I said to myself "What the...."? I'm glad I watched the video because I learned a lot of something I never knew existed. Thanks for another informative video!