In continuous manufacture since 1958 with production surpassing 60 million in 2008,] the Super Cub is the most producedmotor vehicle* in history. Variants include the C100, C50, C70, C90, C100EX and C70 Passport.The pushrod overhead valve (OHV) air-cooled four stroke single cylinder engine had a 40-by-39-millimetre (1.6 in × 1.5 in) bore × stroke, displacing 49 cubic centimetres (3.0 cu in), and could produce 3.4 kilowatts (4.5 hp) at 9,500 rpm, for maximum speed of 69 km/h (43 mph), under favorable conditions. The low compression ratio meant the engine could consume inexpensive and commonly available low octane fuel, as well as minimizing the effort to kick start the engine, making the extra weight and expense of an electric starter an unnecessary creature comfort.[22] Though some of the many Super Cub variations came with both kick and electric start, the majority sold well without it. Even the latest 2011 model year Japanese domestic market (JDM) Super Cub 50 and Super Cub 110 versions, with modern technology and conveniences like fuel injection and a fuel gauge, were not offered with an electric start option.[23][24]
The sequential shifting three speed gearbox was manually shifted, but clutchless, without the need for a clutch lever control, using instead a centrifugal clutch along with a plate clutch slaved to the footchange lever to engage and disengage the gearbox from the engine. While not intuitive to learn, once the rider got used to it, the semi-automatic transmission, "took the terror out of motorcycling" for novice riders.[22] Unlike many scooter CVTs, the centrifugal clutch made it possible to push start the Super Cub, a useful advantage if the need arose.[12]
Possibilties to mod the honda super cub:
There are many ways to upgrade this small engine,in asian countries,such as Malaysia for example,there are lots of modified cubs.They modified it just for fun and the bikes will run well if you have the perfect way to tune the bikes.For the beginner,you can tune the bikes with many ways.I will show you step by step on how to modified this small super cub in order to gain maximum power from it.I will divide the modifications in several ways such as standard modified,(no need to change any parts or just need to change little parts),'medium modified'(things starts to becomes serious) and extreme modified(heavily modified).ANY DAMAGES that you might experiencing is not my fault.I will only give you suggestions(suggestions from my experience with this Honda super cub).If you want to follow them,YOU ARE TAKING YOUR OWN RISKS.(hey,experiences is the great teacher too!)I also will suggest you parts that you can buy,and i will try to give the websites that sells the parts.
