- Honda is marking the end of Super Cub 50 production by introducing two special editions.
- The Final Edition draws inspiration from the 1966 Super Cub C50 and features a retro paint job.
- While the Super Cub 50 is going away, the Super Cub 110 will remain in production.
The Super Cub 50 is sailing off into the sunset as Honda has decided to phase out small displacement motorcycles due to stricter emission regulations and the emergence of electric competitors. While it’s sad to see the model go, the company is giving the bike a proper send off as they’ve introduced two new special editions.
The star is undoubtedly the nostalgia-soaked ‘Final Edition’, which features a White and Bonnie Blue exterior that is “reminiscent of the Super Cub of yesteryear.” They’re accompanied by silver and chrome accents.
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The company didn’t say much else about the bike, but it features a two-tone seat as well as a special front emblem that reads “Honda 50 Final Edition.” They’re joined by old school badging that draws inspiration from the original Super Cub C50, which was introduced in 1966. Rounding out the highlights are a retro-inspired instrument cluster, a rear carrier, and a special key.
Pre-tax pricing starts at ¥270,000 ($1,765) and production is limited to 2,000 units. Orders open on November 8 and each features a 49cc engine developing 3.6 hp (2.7 kW / 3.7 PS) and 2.8 lb-ft (3.8 Nm) of torque.
While the Final Edition will appeal to collectors, Honda is serving up an even rarer Super Cub 50 Hello Kitty Edition. It’s limited to 300 units and each one costs ¥300,000 ($1,961) before taxes.
The bike pays tribute to Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary and features cat-inspired side covers as well as special badging. There’s also colorful instrumentation, a special key, and a unique seat that features Hello Kitty characters.
The powertrain is shared with the Final Edition, but Honda will also offer a Super Cub 110 variant. As the name suggests, it has a larger 109cc engine developing 7.9 hp (5.9 kW / 8 PS) and 6.4 lb-ft (8.8 Nm) of torque.
As for the Super Cub 110, it’s here to stay. Honda confirmed that this slightly beefier version of the bike will carry the Super Cub’s legacy forward, ensuring that one of the world’s most-popular bikes won’t completely fade into history just yet.
