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Honda C100 Super Cub - [1958]
This edition of the Honda C100 Super Cub is the 3 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1958. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1958 Honda C71 Dream and the 1959 Honda CB90 Benly.This particular Honda C100 has a 49cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Single-Cylinder engine, Scooter style motorbike includes the Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 - [2016]
The 1958 C100 shares its Single-Cylinder engine and Scooter style configuration with the likes of the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 and the 1969 Suzuki A 95 Two Stroke. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the C100's Scooter style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1969 Suzuki A 95 Two Stroke | 1969cc.1966 Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke | 1966cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda C100 Super Cub in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1958 Honda C100 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 49cc 2 valve Single-Cylinder 1 cylinder engine produces 4.5 bhp (3 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI [15 bhp (11 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 2.4 lb-ft (3.2 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC [8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda C100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2002 Suzuki AN 125 Burgman has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1958 Honda C100 Super Cub.
The 1958 Honda C100 Super Cub has a Power to weight ratio of 52.9 bhp per ton and 28.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1958 C100 competing with the 2002 Suzuki AN 125 Burgman [77.9 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Suzuki AN 125 Burgman [77.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda C100 generating around 28.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1986 Honda C100 EX 5 Super Cub Dream [52.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Honda C100 EX 5 Super Cub Dream [52.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 69.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 71.4 secs, this makes the Honda C100 Super Cub similar in acceleration to the 1974 Suzuki AC 50 Colt (71.7 secs) and the 1968 Suzuki AS 50 Maverick (71.7 secs). This Honda C100 Super Cub also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1958 Honda C100 Super Cub and the 1982 Honda XL 250 R
When talking about the performance of the 1958 Honda C100 Super Cub on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1982 Honda XL 250 R (0 secs) and the 1995 Yamaha XJR 400 R (0 secs).
The 1958 version of the Honda C100 Super Cub has a maximum speed of 43mph.
Top Speed of the 1958 C100 equals the 2022 Honda ST 125 Dax
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1958 Honda C100 Super Cub then how about a 2022 Honda ST 125 Dax (55 mph) and the 2022 Honda Monkey 125 (55 mph).
