2019 Honda Super Cub C125 Review | MC Commute

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • Although it’s hard for some to fathom in the US, Honda’s Super Cub is the most popular motorcycle in the world, having sold an astounding 100 million units worldwide since its debut in the late ‘50s. In a retro move, Honda returns the Super Cub to its 2019 US model lineup as a part of a three-bike mini-moto segment. We take it for a spin in this week’s MC Commute.
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    In an ode to the original Super Cub, the 2019 version is all about simplicity, convenience, and ease of use. It has, however, been modernized with full LED lighting, fuel injection, and keyless remote ignition. After samping the 2019 Super Cub in our first ride article, we get the wheels turning on the way to work in this episode of MC Commute.
    Despite its modest technical specifications, the Super Cub proves to be a dream come true for urban commuters seeking to ease out of big-city gridlock and arrive at their destination in a fun, easy, and affordable way. And with its reasonable $3,599 MSRP, you’ll save as much money as you will time. What do you think of Honda’s Super Cub? Sound off in the comment selection below.
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  • @siberianhusky418
    @siberianhusky418 Před 3 lety +43

    This video got recommended on me after watching the super cub anime😂

    • @DaryLin
      @DaryLin Před 3 lety +1

      Sameee

    • @lyren.4652
      @lyren.4652 Před 3 lety +1

      😅

    • @TTechSpecs
      @TTechSpecs Před 3 lety +3

      I’ve always loved the cub and was so pumped when the anime came out lol

    • @namelesstengureporter2796
      @namelesstengureporter2796 Před 3 lety +5

      The Super Cub anime is definitely an anime I would recommend as fellow motorcyclist to watch, it does a rather good job at emulating the feelings you feel when you get your first bike or scooter and all the experiences we may have faced.

    • @lyren.4652
      @lyren.4652 Před 3 lety +2

      @@namelesstengureporter2796 I agree. That is a nice and soothing anime 😊.

  • @Max-mx8cy
    @Max-mx8cy Před 5 lety +139

    I dont like the way he accelerates all the way to the stop sign then slams his breaks on. I have an efficiency ocd and that triggers me

    • @Daschickenify
      @Daschickenify Před 5 lety +9

      Same, that and his gas mileage quote: “if you ride like a sane person, you could see 60+ mpg” Well no shit! Plenty of grom riders getting 100+ mpg, and this is the same engine!
      I’m trying to hit 100 mpg with my SV650SF. Of the only two tanks through it so far I have hit 75 mpg. That 75 mpg tank also included inefficient riding and only part of it included my new super tall (17% taller) gearing.

    • @b.gabbard6046
      @b.gabbard6046 Před 5 lety

      >>> included my new super tall (17% taller) gearing.>>>
      Do tell!
      Did you go up a tooth on the sprocket?

    • @Daschickenify
      @Daschickenify Před 5 lety +3

      @@b.gabbard6046 I went up two teeth for the front sprocket, and three teeth down in the rear. 70 mph is now 4200 RPM instead of 5100.

    • @b.gabbard6046
      @b.gabbard6046 Před 5 lety

      Awesome! Do you have to push it to get going, or does it still have some torque? lol!

    • @Daschickenify
      @Daschickenify Před 5 lety +1

      @@b.gabbard6046 Believe it or not, it still hauls ass off the line. Idle speed is now around 7 mph, so not fun in slow traffic. Don't expect much roll on power in 6th below 55 mph, etc. 5th gear is taller than a stock bike's 6th gear.
      That being said, it is a very comfortable higher speed cruiser, and should be capable of stupid touring range for something of this class. I have made it 220 miles without the fuel light coming on(2 stages, neither came on).
      I'll have to make a video of it sometime, I also access to a stock geared bike, which should make the comparison even better. My brother, whose stock bike that is, he said this is what the bike was supposed to feel like after riding mine for the first time. Maybe a little less tall geared, but I agree.

  • @OnBelayClimbOn
    @OnBelayClimbOn Před 5 lety +232

    That’s the family sedan in Bali with seating for 5!

    • @bartvanriel6767
      @bartvanriel6767 Před 5 lety +1

      Yes indeed

    • @sunnymas2656
      @sunnymas2656 Před 5 lety +12

      Including the angel, as their safety guard.

    • @tripleorchestra9619
      @tripleorchestra9619 Před 5 lety +4

      Just cause you can afford a car doesn’t mean everyone can

    • @hkk3656
      @hkk3656 Před 5 lety +2

      Funny! 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Spazik86
      @Spazik86 Před 5 lety +7

      And pickup truck transporting cargo up to 100kg as well... :-D

  • @BigBoyLies
    @BigBoyLies Před 5 lety +122

    honda supercup is the light truck of most country in SEA. it can easily carry (with special rack) twice, sometimes 3 times its weight. and because the design is so robust and simple, plus the availability of parts everywhere, it easily last 2, even 3 generation of abuse. really a beast. you can even argue that this bike alone built the economy of SEA

    • @saxonsoldier67
      @saxonsoldier67 Před 5 lety +5

      I saw a family of 5 in the Philippines riding along just fine in traffic. A great people mover. Beats walking.

    • @saxonsoldier67
      @saxonsoldier67 Před 5 lety +2

      @DR Dan Agreed. Motorcycles have been the workhorse that move families and goods at relatively slow speeds. We wouldn't want to live like that in our First World Nations. We love our trucks, cars, and sport bikes.

    • @b.gabbard6046
      @b.gabbard6046 Před 5 lety +3

      The CT70 was officially rated at a capacity of "450lbs plus rider", according to their ads.

    • @Gigamegasmoll
      @Gigamegasmoll Před 5 lety +7

      It's not just a light truck. In most SEA country (including my country), moped is a light truck, family wagon, grocery getter, all terrain vehicle, or everything you want it to be.

    • @oakstrong1
      @oakstrong1 Před 5 lety +2

      I've never heard a bad word about Superb and old machines still fetch more than similar type bike of the same age because they are so reliable and here in SE Asia getting spare parts is not a problem. I wouldn't mind my next bike being a Supercub, but I would get a model with bigger seat for a pillion passenger. (I'm sure it can be modded and in SE Asia it is likely bigger seat comes as a standard.)

  • @Destide
    @Destide Před 5 lety +413

    Best selling vehicle of all time yet people find a way to charge it as vintage and rare :D

    • @H31MU7
      @H31MU7 Před 5 lety +35

      It's great, here in Australia you can get a used 110 model for under 1000USD and it comes with a huge ass rear-rack cause the posties use em

    • @16driver16
      @16driver16 Před 5 lety +7

      @@H31MU7 that big rack was standard everywhere after 66 I think

    • @MatBettinson
      @MatBettinson Před 5 lety +49

      A milk crate and bungie cords has got to be the most useful motorcycle luggage arrangement of all time.

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist Před 5 lety +6

      Humans are opportunistic

    • @culcune
      @culcune Před 5 lety +15

      It has fuel injection and all kinds of modern stuff on it. They are selling it as nostalgic, not vintage and rare. Think 2004 Mustang.

  • @Frankybeanselevators
    @Frankybeanselevators Před 4 lety +131

    Can't believe that this guy drives motorcycles for a living, he's a terrible example for defensive and safe driving.

    • @rodm.g.2809
      @rodm.g.2809 Před 3 lety +16

      Very true, he could have recorded the video and then put his voice on it instead of driving and talking at the same time as well as doing unnecessarily dangerous maneuvers like at 09:10.

    • @yamkaw346
      @yamkaw346 Před 3 lety +15

      @@rodm.g.2809 jeez y’all are wussies..

    • @mtwseneca
      @mtwseneca Před 3 lety +14

      @@yamkaw346 Let me guess Logan, you are under 25?
      Go down the comments and see what long time bike riders think.

    • @yamkaw346
      @yamkaw346 Před 3 lety +14

      @@mtwseneca been riding 14 years, I don’t ride like this but I’m sure not offended by it. He’s on a 125 scooter, he’s not endangering anyone but himself so who cares. I bet you think spanking your kid is child abuse, America has grown so soft.

    • @mtwseneca
      @mtwseneca Před 3 lety +10

      @@yamkaw346 All my kids got spanked (and I just want one weekend with my 5 year old grand boy to straighten him out some).
      The issue is the bad example this guy is putting out. I have been on 2 wheels for over 60 years (smile)

  • @biophillie
    @biophillie Před 5 lety +33

    “Safety is paramount”. lol

  • @girl600podcast
    @girl600podcast Před 5 lety +29

    Genius idea from Honda to bring back their legends. Great information ℹ️ thank you.

  • @philbuglass4857
    @philbuglass4857 Před 5 lety +222

    The target buyers of this machine are *not* going to care whether or not it will do a wheelie... Or a burnout, for that matter! The 50cc version of this was *everywhere* when I was a kid, back in the UK 50-some years ago. Or you would occasionally see someone sporty, with the 90cc version!

    • @sarahdell4042
      @sarahdell4042 Před 5 lety +7

      The majority of people watching this do though

    • @JTA1961
      @JTA1961 Před 5 lety +2

      Japanese postal service got the 90

    • @philo5096
      @philo5096 Před 5 lety +16

      Who gives a crap if it wheelies or burns out, really stupid shit. Great vid though.

    • @vinesauceobscurities
      @vinesauceobscurities Před 5 lety +2

      Oh, Southeast Asians will find ways to do crazy shit with these things. There are whole subcultures revolving around racing underbones like crouch rockets, sometimes illegally. IIRC there were accounts of people using derivatives of Cubs for racing, but these days you'll also find high performance underbones there, and that's not getting into the modding community that could bump up the horsepower even further. Newer Japanese variations alone may even come stock with 150cc engines (like the Honda Winner, Suzuki Raider 150 and Yamaha T-150). It makes this video look outright sedated in comparison.

    • @flybobbie1449
      @flybobbie1449 Před 5 lety +3

      @Max Pain My C50 would do 32mph. Certainly felt faster than a bicycle.

  • @hubert1142
    @hubert1142 Před 5 lety +7

    I'd never guess I'd enjoy a review of a little scoots but this was super relaxing, bunch of info, I might actually get one for scooting around city. Great job!

  • @kondoric
    @kondoric Před 5 lety +43

    21:57 almost killed !

    • @gumonthepants
      @gumonthepants Před 4 lety +1

      I used to skid my old 1983 C70 Honda Passport like that all the time - it was always remarkably stable even when locking both front & rear up which happened to me often in my 12 years of commuting from Queens to Manhattan every day, splitting lanes non-stop and other shenanigans to get my commute done. I you search my profile I have about 3 videos of some of that footage.

  • @montanajoe9258
    @montanajoe9258 Před 5 lety +165

    Great bike and a nice review. Very good background info for the younger folks who don't know the history of Honda.
    That being said, please don't take this wrong, I'm an old motorcyclists (56 years old) . I have lost lots of friends over the years to fatal accidents. Many of those guys rode like you do. They were young and bullet proof. The folks they left behind wished they had been a little more defensive in their bike driving. Please reconsider posting this kind of driving. If you don't believe it can happen to you, how about the 17 year old kid watching this video?

    • @dennistaylor3762
      @dennistaylor3762 Před 5 lety +17

      If I rode my Harley's like this guy rides that little Honda I'd have been dead years ago,this guy had better change his riding style if he ever expects to collect his first social security check.

    • @roelandverwilt2752
      @roelandverwilt2752 Před 5 lety +13

      And that brutal shifting is really necessary with a new machine to get somewhere ??

    • @dennistaylor3762
      @dennistaylor3762 Před 5 lety +8

      @@roelandverwilt2752;Maybe the motion picture made things look speeded up but from what I observed him doing he'd better keep his life insurance premiums paid up.

    • @roelandverwilt2752
      @roelandverwilt2752 Před 5 lety +8

      @@dennistaylor3762 Makes me wonder how he drives with heavy machines ... I can assure you that he won't live long in the densely populated areas here in Belgium. And with that kind of driving it's not only his life that's on the line.
      A sad menthality !

    • @dennistaylor3762
      @dennistaylor3762 Před 5 lety +8

      @@roelandverwilt2752 Back before we had mandatory helmet laws people used to exorcise a lot more common sense when riding and then the do gooders got helmet laws passed and the state convinced all the newbee's that now they are safer because the state says so and motor cycle accidents went up because a helmet gives people a false sense of security and invincibility.Strap a $600.00 helmet on someone and they feel bulletproof.

  • @billjones6987
    @billjones6987 Před 5 lety +115

    You drive like my wife. She scares the hell out of me.

  • @dennism1919
    @dennism1919 Před 5 lety +56

    HEEEEEEEED! Whatup, brother. A modern interpretation of a tried and true classic. They aren't for me, but hey, 100 million riders can't be wrong! Congrats to Honda.

  • @scottyh1509
    @scottyh1509 Před 5 lety +2

    Never thought I would see one of these again !!! Very cool, thanks for the review Adam.
    That color scheme is beautiful.

  • @tonykartracer8032
    @tonykartracer8032 Před 5 lety +5

    Excellent review sir, not just on the bike but the history of it too. You really did your homework, awesome job.

  • @SquillyMon
    @SquillyMon Před 5 lety +24

    I still have my 1969 Honda CM90 in the garage... Its black and white and still runs great!

    • @Tony-hx2fj
      @Tony-hx2fj Před 5 lety +1

      I had a 69 cm 90 but all white, It was one of the biggest mistakes Ive made selling it. Now at 65 I am waiting for this new one to come out in white again, I will drive it probably 200 miles then when I am dead, my wife could sell it to some lucky person.

    • @Tony-hx2fj
      @Tony-hx2fj Před 5 lety

      @@columbmurray I a

    • @bren106
      @bren106 Před 4 lety

      @@columbmurray We all will, unless you are Peter Pan you will as well, Sorry for being the bearer of unwelcome news but shit happens.

    • @MrRainrunner
      @MrRainrunner Před 4 lety

      @@Tony-hx2fj damn tony...did you just kick?

  • @dougzirkle5951
    @dougzirkle5951 Před 5 lety +127

    Informative video on this slick little motorcycle, but dude, your driving habits leave a lot to be desired.

    • @dougzirkle5951
      @dougzirkle5951 Před 5 lety +10

      Technically, California is the only state where lane-spotting by a motorcycle is legal. There are a handful of states where it’s addressed on a case by case basis, but in the majority of states it is illegal.

    • @JaredClarkBoaz
      @JaredClarkBoaz Před 5 lety +19

      @@dougzirkle5951 Yeah, maybe not illegal elsewhere, but definitely frowned upon. This is why distracted drivers so easily hit cyclists :/

    • @David-cm4ok
      @David-cm4ok Před 4 lety +9

      @@generalzod7959 bollocks. Keep to 20 mph or less it's no problem. That's what these things are for! You don't queue on a bike.

    • @MattJesuele
      @MattJesuele Před 4 lety +5

      @@generalzod7959 get fucked

  • @wclinchtx
    @wclinchtx Před 4 lety +1

    I am addicted to these commute reviews. Well done!! Thank you!

  • @nickb4162
    @nickb4162 Před 5 lety +1

    Dope review! I love how you went through the history of Honda too

  • @SydneySlowRider
    @SydneySlowRider Před 5 lety +10

    This was excellent. Loved hearing about the history of the bike (Y)

  • @dochardiksolanki
    @dochardiksolanki Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for the safety inputs during riding mixed with right amount of hooliganism fun! Thumbs up and favourite!!!

  • @michaelwong5356
    @michaelwong5356 Před 5 lety +7

    Thanks so much for making this. Not only it is entertaining, it's informative. Reminds me of my first bike..a Honda C70...light blue and white. You're right..cooling is a problem. In my country, heat can be a real problem. I rode it till it caught fire😢😭😭😭

  • @funguy4utube
    @funguy4utube Před 3 lety

    Man .... you did an excellent report ... so smooth and you covered all possible questions and all the while driving too. Commendable

  • @shahinimtiaz5470
    @shahinimtiaz5470 Před 5 lety +7

    I loveee this bike so much and I still use the honda super cub 70 made in 1986 but still running and i love the sound of the engine always the same when i started 10 years ago until now... 😍
    My bike has been with our family from 1996.

  • @teambuzzerlp
    @teambuzzerlp Před 5 lety +123

    You Ride crazy 😂

    • @outbackeddie
      @outbackeddie Před 4 lety +14

      Suicidal I would say.

    • @SchizzinFizz
      @SchizzinFizz Před 4 lety +17

      I thought I was going to be the only one that thought this! Holy crap! I can understand lane splitting at stop lights, but not weaving within inches at speed lol

    • @xq39
      @xq39 Před 3 lety +10

      how he manages to operate one of the lowest powered economy based motorcycles like a maniac is confusing

    • @mikeshoults4155
      @mikeshoults4155 Před 3 lety +7

      Completely agree.
      Don't drive between cars. That's a death wish. You are completely hidden to all the other vehicles.

  • @AlexBloggFilm
    @AlexBloggFilm Před 5 lety +1

    Really enjoying these commute reviews, especially the variety of motorbikes.

  • @thomasdixon7152
    @thomasdixon7152 Před 5 lety +1

    Another awesome video Adam. Keep up your fantastic work .

  • @FunWithAJ
    @FunWithAJ Před 5 lety +117

    You're a hell of a rider brother. That skid had me sweating.

    • @trevorbest
      @trevorbest Před 5 lety +9

      I nearly lost my tea there.

    • @albertptran
      @albertptran Před 5 lety +4

      I still have never purposely skidded sideways my bike on pavement

    • @MagicAyrtonforever
      @MagicAyrtonforever Před 5 lety +17

      He's riding it like he stole.. Clearly not his. Also waving hands around at the lights people must think he's nuts lol

    • @captlarry-3525
      @captlarry-3525 Před 5 lety +33

      This douche is a almost a non-rider when it comes to self preservation, and defensive driving. His waster mentality and inability to even utter the words "un-sprung weight" show how far we have come from the days of real technical writers who rode ( see cycle world in the 60's).. Had he done any research he would know the original engine was a push rod 50cc with a 3 speed, which became well revered OHC 90 cc ( see Super 90 and CT 90).. which is the engine sold in the 100's of millions, and with trailing link forks. Oh well. Do NOT ride like this fool, if you want to live. I've lived over 60 years on two wheels..and I can say that.

    • @Tb0n3
      @Tb0n3 Před 5 lety +3

      @@captlarry-3525 He's no Ari Henning.

  • @k9advcru562
    @k9advcru562 Před 5 lety +23

    Dude, push to go forward. leaving your turn signal on for that long will get you hurt.

  • @utuberagain18
    @utuberagain18 Před 5 lety +59

    This is one of the best MC Commutes that I've watched, regardless of who was the reviewer. Two thumbs up!

  • @luckyjordan8139
    @luckyjordan8139 Před 5 lety +1

    Had a CT90 in college, tempted to buy one of these and convert to a trail bike. Love that Honda brought them back! Great review Adam!

  • @dupton69
    @dupton69 Před 5 lety +6

    Cute little bike, great vid very informative.

  • @richardcollins586
    @richardcollins586 Před 5 lety +12

    My dad had a Honda 50 in the early 70’s, the oil crisis meant he couldn’t afford to run the family car as a commuter everyday,. His was blue and white. Great little bike. I kind of miss my own little 125, so economical to run and that’s all you need when you first start out learning the ropes and getting your road craft right. A 125 gives you a lot of confidence. Great review 👍

    • @kipbrown1549
      @kipbrown1549 Před 5 lety +1

      richard collins the oil crisis started in 1973 i call BS. i had a new 1973 351 ford torino and i had no problem paying for gas////////////////

  • @westpalmtom3461
    @westpalmtom3461 Před 5 lety +1

    WOW. Great video! My first visit to your channel. So much background info on this bike, and your not talking like a clown. AND you drive like I wish I could! Liked and subscribed. Be well.

  • @016162877
    @016162877 Před 5 lety

    Top review dude! I really enjoyed it. Great info and enjoyable. Well done and thankyou

  • @alanhirayama4592
    @alanhirayama4592 Před 5 lety +39

    What, no VTEC?

  • @abdulshafiq2684
    @abdulshafiq2684 Před 5 lety +38

    This motorcycle was so popular in south east asia

    • @ponthakornyoosamran4720
      @ponthakornyoosamran4720 Před 5 lety +3

      Especially in Vietnam and Thailand

    • @Matt0ize
      @Matt0ize Před 5 lety +7

      Yeah.. People only buy it because you can install bucket to put vegetables and groceries

    • @yudadwiparamarta7619
      @yudadwiparamarta7619 Před 5 lety +3

      Even in Indonesia. We used to get the c70 and c80 version. After that, honda released astrea in early 90's, but i don't know what it's called worldwide.

    • @jurgentreue1200
      @jurgentreue1200 Před 5 lety +9

      I had a locally made step thru when I lived in Laos. Best urban/city transport I've ever owned.
      I bought a new Super Cub C125 a few weeks back. I can't stop grinning.

    • @TungLe-cu2yg
      @TungLe-cu2yg Před 5 lety +2

      Best bike for a student in Viet Nam ( under 18 years old and >16 we can only use 50cc bikes )

  • @jde9095
    @jde9095 Před 5 lety

    Fantastic informative video, thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for sharing, take care.

  • @Nuebayolchickito
    @Nuebayolchickito Před 5 lety +2

    best explenation video i ever see.
    good work with this video
    Love it.

  • @nikolager23
    @nikolager23 Před 5 lety +4

    Great video love the burnout bit and the Q&A part. Too bad it's only a single seater the front abs, led and keyless entry are great features imo

  • @bluekirby101
    @bluekirby101 Před 3 lety +4

    With a Super Cub, you can go anywhere you want.

  • @NeoGee
    @NeoGee Před 5 lety +1

    Is it just a limited release for the initial versions with a regular version coming later, like a 2020 model, or is it done when those fist bikes are gone?

  • @albertptran
    @albertptran Před 5 lety

    Thank you Adam for the review. Love your vids

  • @WHEREVER-I-ROAM
    @WHEREVER-I-ROAM Před 5 lety +50

    it would be great for VAN LIFE ,for trips to market ,running around at beach

    • @sebastiangeorge7714
      @sebastiangeorge7714 Před 5 lety +1

      The grom has a bigger load than the cub 109/105kg for the cub and the grom 105/154kg.

    • @KB-lp7ik
      @KB-lp7ik Před 4 lety

      I was thinking the same upon first view of this video

  • @chuckster3629
    @chuckster3629 Před 5 lety +42

    Everything old is new again. Nice scooter, but way too expensive today. They used to be dirt cheap.

    • @allahson4967
      @allahson4967 Před 5 lety

      Hellyeah

    • @chuckster3629
      @chuckster3629 Před 5 lety +2

      @@davidmcmanus5627
      You'd be wrong about that. Lots of employees were making $1,000 per month back then. They could afford to buy it with two weeks of their salary. Not so nowadays.

    • @rufusshum
      @rufusshum Před 5 lety +1

      Consider the inflation over the years..

    • @chuckster3629
      @chuckster3629 Před 5 lety +6

      @@rufusshum
      Still too expensive, IMO. You can buy a decent used car for what that scooter costs.

    • @jessaphillips2846
      @jessaphillips2846 Před 5 lety +4

      Chuck Ster blame Trump for the tariffs on imports. This is a $2,000 motorcycle in the rest of the world

  • @LessTalkMoreDelicious
    @LessTalkMoreDelicious Před 5 lety +1

    That thing looks so cool! 😳✨

  • @rubberducky6411
    @rubberducky6411 Před 5 lety

    Never knew anything about them.Thank you for the review of this very interesting bike.

  • @thevegas737
    @thevegas737 Před 5 lety +7

    When you take turns you give me a heart attack everytime lol. You come in wicked hot and get so close to the outside edge. But great review very in depth on what to expect from this machine.

  • @yammienoob
    @yammienoob Před 5 lety +51

    Thorough and cool history lesson! Thanks Adam

    • @floydian25
      @floydian25 Před 5 lety +5

      Yams go work on a video

    • @tescomealdeals4613
      @tescomealdeals4613 Před 3 lety +2

      @@floydian25 that's the CZcamsr equivalent of go make me a sandwich

  • @GaryJohnWalker1
    @GaryJohnWalker1 Před 5 lety +1

    Love this machine. And good to see a supercub review that's not just about how cute the thing is.

  • @JohnnyJQuest
    @JohnnyJQuest Před 3 lety +1

    That was my commute for a couple years, props to you for riding around those lunatics!

  • @F.Krueger-cs4vk
    @F.Krueger-cs4vk Před 5 lety +3

    Awesome review, i could see myself on this little rocket. You ride like a demon.😅🤣😂 👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤ from 🇦🇺

  • @khaccanhle1930
    @khaccanhle1930 Před 5 lety +3

    I had one a few years back. It was a 1978 model, I restored it in sky blue with white seats and saddle boxes. I got positive comments all the time. Sadly I sold it, I miss that little bike, it was a hoot.

    • @JTA1961
      @JTA1961 Před 5 lety

      That's the best one word description I've ever heard

  • @plunder1956
    @plunder1956 Před 5 lety +1

    In around 1975 I had the 90 cc version of this bike. I learned to ride with the RAC and took my test on it. It was a good idea then, it still is today.

  • @hairulamiryahya
    @hairulamiryahya Před 3 lety

    It is very cool..i really love this bike all the time..thank you making this reviews mate...cheers!

  • @espsir
    @espsir Před 5 lety +22

    In Malaysia, this super cub bike is more expensive than the top model Honda or Yamaha underbone mopeds, some people disagree with how Honda priced this bike at approximately USD$3700 while modern Honda underbone which is 25cc more than the super cub is priced at USD2200~. How can Honda justify the price point for this bike, or is this bike for those nostalgic "vintage" collectors?

    • @jimb5421
      @jimb5421 Před 5 lety

      It's ten times what it cost in 64, min wage 1.25 × 10 = 12.50 an hour to afford one. And be living at home.

    • @alexgian9313
      @alexgian9313 Před 5 lety +5

      There is a definite element of BS nostalgia appeal!
      If you want to keep the spirit true, lose the useless electronic keyless ignition, put a proper two person saddle, and a price point below $2000. As it is, nice idea, but more gimmick than workhorse.

    • @caroltenge5147
      @caroltenge5147 Před 4 lety

      3700.00??! This is an outrage.

    • @a-10wartaboo77
      @a-10wartaboo77 Před 4 lety

      Alex Gian $2000 is unrealistic we won’t be getting Asian prices if people make 3x in the high income countries like Taiwan. Yeah but a price like $3000 would be reasonable.

  • @muzkat101
    @muzkat101 Před 5 lety +6

    The bike colors represent the Four Elements; Water, Air (Sky), Fire, and Earth (where the rubber hits the road)... because the Honda guy loved red and drove a red car doesn't describe why - Red often represents passion, energy, and in Japan, it represents the Sun -- ultimately, as Fire. If you're asking about Air; well, air is the element that surrounds you while you ride the bike. [correction made; I was reminded that Sky is not an element, and that is correct, my bad on my part; I change it to Earth - where the rubber hits the road]. ; )

    • @diegopastor8988
      @diegopastor8988 Před 5 lety +1

      Sky is not a part of the Four Elements...the FE are Air, Water, Earth and Fire...and there are still 3 colours + none represent earth.
      In Japan the Elements or Godai, includes the Void.

    • @muzkat101
      @muzkat101 Před 5 lety +1

      @@diegopastor8988 You are right; my bad... it is Air, Fire, Water, Earth. I mentioned Fire, Water, Air... I now have to assume the Earth is where the Rubber hits the Road -- the 'road' being Earth.

  • @robertschwarz4925
    @robertschwarz4925 Před 5 lety

    Awesome vid, had I not seen this I probably wouldn't have ever considered actually buying one of these. Now it's compelling!

  • @lightfoot413
    @lightfoot413 Před 4 lety

    gr8 review i used to ride a 50cc version back in the 50's...soooo much fun..this 125 cc looks really tempting..Honda delivers...

  • @Teranimar
    @Teranimar Před 5 lety +21

    Nice to see Honda offering the Super Cub in the USA again. Even with an additional 55cc and another gear I'll stick to my old 1981 C70 Passport.

    • @BryanLindaVB
      @BryanLindaVB Před 5 lety +1

      I loved the Passport. It was fun to ride, got something like 120 mpg, and did almost 45 mph. Moving up to 125 cc makes the SC legal for the highway though.

    • @teatonaz
      @teatonaz Před 5 lety +1

      BryanLindaVB

    • @gumonthepants
      @gumonthepants Před 4 lety

      Awesome man! I had the 1983 C70 Passport for close to 20 years, never let me down, rode it constantly for 12 years in NYC - check out my profile vids...

  • @scottieray
    @scottieray Před 5 lety +6

    I own a '16 ZX14R SE...and I really really want one of these. Truth is, the ZX is overkill for around town or even shorter country rides. The Cub has a place.

    • @mxxkxxg
      @mxxkxxg Před 5 lety

      scottieray it certainly does. It will do 90+% of what most motorcycle riders do on their machines at less than half the cost and twice the mpg. As long you don’t have an ego problem it will suit you well. I’m not going to be getting rid of my big bikes but I’m definitely putting one of these in my garage.

  • @davestafford8560
    @davestafford8560 Před 5 lety

    Good review I liked it. Very informative you obviously did your research before filming. Looks like it would be a real fun ride around town..

  • @wanderlpnw
    @wanderlpnw Před 5 lety +1

    My dealers don't have any yet. Are they bigger than a Vespa Primavera 150?

  • @johna1160
    @johna1160 Před 5 lety +3

    As a long time (50 yrs) California mc rider I can say there is nothing more satisfying than splitting long lines of cars who are either backed up at a traffic light, or crawling on the freeway. And no, California car drivers don't resent us whizzing by them in traffic, if anything, they're jealous.

    • @honestlion17
      @honestlion17 Před 2 měsíci

      Wow, you are really out of touch.

  • @chubbybrown4real
    @chubbybrown4real Před 5 lety +15

    Have some Street cred.
    biking is for all sizes of bike,big and small.
    enjoyed that ride

  • @SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior

    Absolutely super cool. Honda was an amazing creator.

  • @mariosmoto1746
    @mariosmoto1746 Před 4 lety +2

    Man you are so right. In europe and specifically in my country, almost everyone has a cub because they are too easy to ride. I think mr. Honda knew what he was doing. This best selling bike is unbeleivable, the first time I saw it from face to face I was amazed. These bikes are for city use.

  • @texomajohn2916
    @texomajohn2916 Před 4 lety +5

    In 1962 it was 50cc and in Jr High we called them our thrifty, nifty, Honda fifty

  • @heithwatkins
    @heithwatkins Před 5 lety +11

    This is the most informative review I have ever seen. Thank you brother and God bless you. .....Many people could learn a lot from how this review was done. No stupid music. Just excellent information.

  • @noelmontero1017
    @noelmontero1017 Před 5 lety

    I had a Honda 50 Supersport when I was a teenager in 1966 and it was such a great bike, I wish I still had it

  • @sunnymas2656
    @sunnymas2656 Před 5 lety

    Thank you, for the video. For the Onride- Video to show it - not talking only.
    And for the lot of informations - good preparation.
    This I expect it, from a presentation of a vehicle.
    (liked + longer subscribed.)
    Greetings from germany, europe.

  • @wpankey57
    @wpankey57 Před 5 lety +154

    Your driving between cars drives me nuts and scares the begesus out of me!

    • @rabbitruck
      @rabbitruck Před 5 lety +48

      Yep. The kind of thing that makes people in cars hate motorcyclists.

    • @mariodesmo
      @mariodesmo Před 5 lety +16

      @@rabbitruck - Not in LA, that's normal... We change a flat tire at 65mph! lol

    • @YF19pilot
      @YF19pilot Před 5 lety +20

      syncro87 Only if you’re not used to lane splitting and filtering. As long as you do it safely it shouldn’t be a problem, but too many car drivers are selfish and get angry because they think you’re cutting the line.

    • @melvinboyce9629
      @melvinboyce9629 Před 5 lety +41

      @@YF19pilot You call the car drivers selfish but what does it say about MC riders when they feel they have the right to pull in front of those cars. Ever think that car might have wanted to turn right after stopping on a red.? I have been ridding for 60 years and see no need to be an ass.

    • @YF19pilot
      @YF19pilot Před 5 lety +16

      @@melvinboyce9629 Perhaps self centered is the better term, but I don't see how filtering is being an ass. It's safer for me as a rider to move to the front if there's room for it. Being an ass is what car drivers do when they move to purposely block motorcycles from filtering. Now, I know there are jackasses on motorcycles who don't know how to filter or lane split correctly, but the act of lane splitting and filtering is not some dumb notion of me as a rider thinking I "deserve" to be in front of someone. Rather, I'm using my motorcycle's smaller size to maneuver through traffic and avoid accidents like being rear ended by someone distracted by their phone. If you personally don't want to filter or lane split, that's cool, but don't knock us who do.

  • @RockerGuy0001
    @RockerGuy0001 Před 5 lety +7

    In Vietnam, you can carry a whole family on that!

  • @supersteve8305
    @supersteve8305 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoy your reviews. Very nice commuter bike.

  • @flybobbie1449
    @flybobbie1449 Před 5 lety +1

    My very first vehicle was a Honda C50 in he 1970's. Did it's job, got me from a to b cheaply. Even when the piston rings broke up in the engine, it still kept going for a long time.

  • @haroldmcdaniel3702
    @haroldmcdaniel3702 Před 5 lety +71

    $2500.00 would be more of a realistic retail price.

    • @akabiscuitwaffle
      @akabiscuitwaffle Před 5 lety +10

      That's how much name brand 50cc bikes/mopeds typically cost new. The price is on par with every other 125cc name brand bike.
      "But I found this china brander for 600$!" not the same.
      "But I found a 125 for that used!"- yeah, USED.
      It's not a moped. It is a full motorcycle. Find me a brand new, street legal, non-moped, name brand, motorcycle, for 2500$ MSRP.

    • @fromtheflightdeck252
      @fromtheflightdeck252 Před 5 lety +3

      They are $1500 where they are made..you pay import duties and taxes overseas. Thailand made goods are incredibly inexpensive in the country.

    • @maxpayne8953
      @maxpayne8953 Před 5 lety +1

      In South Asian markets like pakistan, this thing is sold for under 1000 USD. South Asian model lacks some functions though, like self start etc

    • @jessaphillips2846
      @jessaphillips2846 Před 5 lety +6

      Thank the president for putting tariffs on imports

    • @angquangminh2561
      @angquangminh2561 Před 5 lety +2

      @@fromtheflightdeck252well im in Vietnam and the price is still more than 3500usd 😵 that is so expensive for 125cc bike

  • @wileecoyote5749
    @wileecoyote5749 Před 5 lety +10

    I live in The Bronx NY. I'll be dead within hour driving on streets. Yeah I know, I'll be dead anyway living in Bronx. ☹

  • @Don-ie6lo
    @Don-ie6lo Před 5 lety

    Thanks Adam. Great video and very informative. I have a friend who is in the market for a scooter and this looks great.

  • @baecchi4153
    @baecchi4153 Před 5 lety +1

    nice .. i remember my high school days .. when the super cubs are everywhere .. but im using the newer yamaha crypton back those days ..
    i hope z400 is next for the mc commute ..

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 Před 5 lety +15

    When you are done with this bike I am sure Egan would appreciate getting his hands on it. He would probably ride it cross country and write a great piece of motopoetry!

    • @Roger_Ramjet
      @Roger_Ramjet Před 5 lety

      With his cyclist buddy 'because it's small"

    • @vichy7661
      @vichy7661 Před 5 lety +2

      Peter Eagan would prolly have more grins/mile than he got from his Norton proj. Peter, the world awaits your opinion

  • @trevorbest
    @trevorbest Před 5 lety +5

    Funny that the older Cubs of 50, 70, and 90cc had pillion seats and this one has more power but only a solo.

  • @randyholloway920
    @randyholloway920 Před 2 lety

    How does the shifting work? He said everything is up, so do you shift up by pulling up with your toe or by pushing down with your heel?

  • @mervsutter7639
    @mervsutter7639 Před 4 lety +1

    Great review well done

  • @jmr5707
    @jmr5707 Před 5 lety +8

    Forget this 125 stuff. They couldn't have made it at least a 250 for the US? Honda's 250 single is so great, and freeway worthy. Maybe a nice Tobacco brown color scheme... Havanna style.

    • @jessaphillips2846
      @jessaphillips2846 Před 5 lety

      jmr5707 that’s why they ditched the 250 after 2 years in the US market for a 300 right? No 250 is freeway worthy. They’re okay to jump on for a couple of exits or during rush hour but that’s it

    • @jmr5707
      @jmr5707 Před 5 lety

      @@jessaphillips2846 - 250 & 300 are practically the same... don't know why they changed it, myself. In California, anything about 200 or above is freeway legal. Not everything is a size race, either (Duhhhh, why not make it a 600? Duhhhhh...). Bikes like this are supposed to be small. It's about the ride, not how fast you get there. Why did Honda sell so many Grom's, stupid?
      Worthiness is a matter of perspective. I only meant one COULD take the freeway, rather than spend all day on fucking surface streets. Don't take everything so literally. Sigh... yawn 😏

  • @PeterDad60
    @PeterDad60 Před 5 lety +7

    I had a 1965 Honda S65 (65cc) similar engine too that could do an honest 55/58 on back roads, My friend had the S90.

    • @dam4274
      @dam4274 Před 5 lety

      PeterDad60 I learned to ride on an S90!

    • @sonny7658
      @sonny7658 Před 5 lety

      I had a S65 also! Rode it to high school and part time job!

    • @florret2003
      @florret2003 Před 5 lety

      I still have my S90. It gets about 75 mpg.
      czcams.com/video/16VbSOKQmig/video.html

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- Před 5 lety

    Really enjoyable review thanks 😀

  • @terpysonic8360
    @terpysonic8360 Před 5 lety +2

    It looks nice. Very classical. What do you guys think about a 125cc dual sport? I think itd be cool in the mini-moto category.

  • @jurgentreue1200
    @jurgentreue1200 Před 5 lety +4

    Aussie here,, whoever designed the tall light for the American model needs his/her engineering licence revoked. Hideous. Also, the Australian model has the front indicators integrated into the handlebars, not on stalks. Looks heaps tidier.
    Btw,, I bought one a couple of weeks ago. Still grinning. A great urban bike for running errands or ducking down to my local cafe.

    • @culcune
      @culcune Před 5 lety

      Do you guys also have the new Honda Monkey? I am glad that Honda is bringing the tried and true Grom engine for older people; I am short, but at 49, would not want a Grom (maybe the MX5 there?). However, this or the Monkey on the other hand...

  • @SalveMonesvol
    @SalveMonesvol Před 5 lety +10

    I'd like a super long overdrive after 4th, 4.500 rpm when going 70 km/h, in order to max fuel economy.

    • @jasonjayalap
      @jasonjayalap Před 5 lety +2

      If youre not towing much and 1st is a granny, put on a bigger front sprocket to bring everything up.

    • @SalveMonesvol
      @SalveMonesvol Před 5 lety +1

      @@jasonjayalap That's usually what needs to be done, but it sucks.

    • @smitajky
      @smitajky Před 5 lety +1

      The 4th gear was lacking on the honda 90. Giving a second gear that was a problem. Not high enough to use on a highway hill until the speed dropped a long way. That was far more of an issue than the top gear cruising revs.

    • @SalveMonesvol
      @SalveMonesvol Před 5 lety

      @@smitajky u mean 3rd?

    • @ziggarillo
      @ziggarillo Před 3 lety

      It'll get you 155mpg with care, but easily 120mpg, how much more do you want?

  • @jamesdaniel9213
    @jamesdaniel9213 Před 5 lety

    Best review so far.

  • @phunguyen6039
    @phunguyen6039 Před 5 lety +2

    150cc ok on freeway California
    Wat your state require?

  • @johnpaulthomas3582
    @johnpaulthomas3582 Před 5 lety +8

    The perfect bike for pizza delivery !

  • @edud8452
    @edud8452 Před 5 lety +37

    we don't lane split in Oklahoma people would open a door just for fun.

    • @Magnus-pm7ic
      @Magnus-pm7ic Před 5 lety +27

      That's why no one cares about Oklahoma..

    • @Kittendownloads
      @Kittendownloads Před 5 lety

      Plus everyone has a ridiculously big ass truck here 😄

    • @dustinalexander156
      @dustinalexander156 Před 5 lety +7

      It's not about being an asshole, it's about I love my life and people are crazy.... you dont lane split becouse people are unpredictable. I'm Ctually glad they dont like that here in oklahoma.... it saves lives

    • @edud8452
      @edud8452 Před 5 lety +2

      @@dustinalexander156 amen Dustin.

    • @dustinalexander156
      @dustinalexander156 Před 5 lety +1

      Lol no I understand. Hey, in this world you gotta take some comments with a grain of salt. Some people are also just joking, but it's hard to interpret through text... just be careful out there. If there's anything I've learned through lots of acquaintances and friends, that.... your life can be over before you blink. I've seen were people die in just about every bad way emaginable on two wheels.... sadly, alot of them were going way too fast. Lifes too short. But, on another note this is a kinda neat ride. Mabe for like city use, but typically out here in OK, youd want a bigger horse... theirs lots of highway here... lol

  • @yakoutesmat3064
    @yakoutesmat3064 Před 5 lety

    very nice commentary, enjoyed that, thank you Mr. Waheed

  • @tonytesoriero1242
    @tonytesoriero1242 Před 5 lety

    Very informative, great video thanks.

  • @andelliotsaid
    @andelliotsaid Před 5 lety +6

    What gloves are you wearing Adam?

  • @bombadeer8231
    @bombadeer8231 Před 5 lety +3

    Great video Adam. Would my R1 engine fit? Hmm...

  • @siuealangi9624
    @siuealangi9624 Před 5 lety +1

    Great review
    Thank you.

  • @fortylove68
    @fortylove68 Před 2 lety

    Great vid bro! I'm sold!!