Honda C102 Cub (1960-65)

The Honda C102 Cub was a motorcycle produced from 1960 to 1965. It had a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC engine with a capacity of 49 cc and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The ignition was coil and it could be started both electrically and with a kick. The maximum power was 3.4 kW at 9500 rpm with a maximum torque of 3.2 Nm at 8500 rpm. The transmission was 3-speed and the final drive was a belt. The pressed steel underbone frame held the leading link front suspension and swing arm rear suspension. The front brakes were expanding drum with 110 mm diameter and the rear brakes were also expanding drum with the same diameter. The wheels were made of steel with laced wire spokes, and had a dimension of 2.25 x 17 inches. The bike’s dimensions were 1810 mm in length, 570 mm in width and a wheelbase of 1180 mm. The dry weight of the bike was 70 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 3.0 L.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda C100 Super Cub

Year: 1960 – 65
Engine: Single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHC
Capacity: 49 cc / 3.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 40 x 39 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Exhaust: One-into one
Ignition: Coil
Starting: Electric and kick
Max Power: 3.4 kW / 4.5 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 3.2 Nm / 0.33 kgf-m / 2.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, semi-automatic
Transmission: 3-Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Pressed steel underbone
Front Suspension: Leading link
Front Wheel Travel: 56 mm / 2.2 in
Rear Suspension: Swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel: 61 mm / 2.4 in
Front Brakes: Expanding drum, 110 mm
Rear Brakes: Expanding drum, 110 mm
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Wheel: 2.25 x 17 in
Rear Wheel: 2.25 x 17 in
Dimensions: Length: 1810 mm / 71.2 in Width: 570 mm / 22.6 in
Wheelbase: 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Dry Weight: 70 kg / 154 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 3.0 L / 0.79 US gal