Honda C100 EX Super Cub (EX5 Dream)

Honda C100 EX Super Cub (EX5 Dream)

Make Model	Honda C100 EX Super Cub (EX5 Dream)
Year	1986 -
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC
Capacity	97 cc / 5.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke	50 x 49.5 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	8.8:1 / 9.0.1
Exhaust	One-into one
Ignition	CDI
Battery	12V, 4Ah (with kickstarter) / 12V, 5AH (without kickstarter)
Starting	Electric and kick
Max Power	5.9 kW / 8.0 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	8.1 Nm / 0.83 kgf-m / 6.0 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, automatic
Transmission	4-Speed continuous
Final Drive	Belt
Gear Ratios	1st 2.833 / 2nd 1.705 / 3rd 1.238 / 4th 0.958:1
Primary Reduction	4.058:1
Final Reduction	2.571:1
Frame	Pressed steel underbone
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	100 mm / 3.9 in
Rear Suspension	Swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel	61 mm / 2.4 in
Front Brakes	Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø
Rear Brakes	Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø
Rake	26.5°
Trail	75 mm / 3.0 in
Wheels	Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Wheel	2.25 x 17 in
Rear Wheel	2.50 x 17 in
Front Tyre	60/100-17 M/C 33P
Rear Tyre	70/90-17 M/C 38P
Dimensions	Length: 1835 mm / 72.2 in Width: 670 mm / 26.0 in Height: 1035 mm / 40.7 in
Wheelbase	1190 mm / 469 in
Seat Height	760 mm / 30 in
Dry Weight	93 kg / 205 lbs
Fuel Capacity	3.6 L / 0.95 US gal

The Cub in all its different forms went on to sell over 50 million units and is still in production today. It’s not only the most successful motorcycle in history but it is also the highest selling motor vehicle in history, financing Honda’s global domination of motor bikes for over half a century and making them the biggest engine producer in the world.

Motorising the population of Asia and selling millions of cheap and reliable hacks to America and Europe bankrolled Honda’s racing successes, from Phil Read on the Island to fast Freddie Spencer on the world stage. It financed innovative research and design which was to produce some of the aforementioned iconic bikes of the century.