

This edition of the Honda C50 Super Cub is the 3 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1966. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750 and the 1967 Suzuki T 125 Two Stroke.This particular Honda C50 has a 50cc 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 1966 C50 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 C50'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 C50 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.
In terms of power the 50cc 2 valve Single-Cylinder 1 cylinder engine produces 4.8 bhp (3 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Honda SH 125 I [12.9 bhp (9 kW) @ 8250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 0.0 lb-ft (0.0 Nm) @ 0 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 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 [10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) @ 7800 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda C50 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2010 Kawasaki KLX 125 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1966 Honda C50 Super Cub.
The 1966 Honda C50 Super Cub has a Power to weight ratio of 53.9 bhp per ton and 0.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1966 C50 competing with the 2010 Kawasaki KLX 125 Single Cylinder [78.0 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Kawasaki KLX 125 Single Cylinder [78.0 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 C50 generating around 0.0 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 2012 Honda NX 400 I Falcon [20.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Honda CBF 600 N [15.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 68.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 70.1 secs, this makes the Honda C50 Super Cub similar in acceleration to the 1958 Honda C100 Super Cub (69.9 secs) and the 1974 Suzuki AC 50 Colt (71.7 secs). This Honda C50 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 1966 Honda C50 Super Cub and the 1988 Honda NX 250 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 1966 Honda C50 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 1988 Honda NX 250 DOHC (0 secs) and the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 (0 secs).
The 1966 version of the Honda C50 Super Cub has a maximum speed of 0mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1966 Honda C50 Super Cub then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).