The Honda Super Cub has been in production since 1958, and by 2017, over 100 million had been produced—which makes it the most popular motor vehicle of any kind in history.
Over the years, engine capacity has ranged from 49 to 124 cc. So a Cub is not going to tear your arms out of their sockets, but what the Cub lacks in performance, it makes up for in style.
The Cub uses a pressed steel monocoque chassis, with the engine below the central spine. So it’s technically a ‘step through’ or ‘underbone’ motorcycle, although most people will call it a moped.
The chassis is difficult to modify, but that hasn’t stopped custom builders from tweaking the Super Cub in all directions. Some builds are tasteful and low-key, others are borderline insane. We’ve picked the best right here.
We can’t get enough of custom Cubs around these parts: we’ve featured more than 20 of the step-throughs over the years. But the Cub scene is now saddled with the same problem that builders of CB café racers and BMW airheads face—they’re all starting to look the same. So how do you come up with…
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With over 100 million units produced to date, it’s impossible to overstate the Honda Super Cub’s popularity. And it’s been a massive hit over at K-Speed too. The Thai custom shop and parts manufacturer has racked up an impressive 70-plus custom Super Cub builds already, both for local and international customers. Their latest custom Cub…
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The saying goes that there’s no replacement for displacement, but that’s not always true. Small bikes can be as much fun as big bikes—provided you’re not in a major hurry to get anywhere. And what better way to take in the scenery, than with a custom Honda Super Cub scrambler? This diminutive dual-sport started out…
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