Super Cub 110: Exceeding Expectations with a Surprisingly Motorcycle-Centric Feel [Webike Owner's Pickup]

This feature highlights a motorcycle from the Webike Community that has caught our editorial team's attention. This time, we're featuring the HONDA "Super Cub 110," owned by "Sagin."

Super Cub 110 (110cc) Owner: Sagin

The Super Cub 110 is the 110cc model of Honda's "Super Cub" series, a business motorcycle loved worldwide. The current model has been updated to suit modern traffic conditions, featuring cast wheels, front disc brakes, and a long-stroke engine. While maintaining its practicality, its completeness as a hobby bike has also been enhanced, earning high praise from riders who have owned previous Cub models.

The owner featured today, Sagin, is a veteran rider who has owned successive generations of the Cub, including the JA10 and JA44. Facing the demanding environment of a 100km daily round trip commute, they chose the reliable and proven Cub 110 once again. They are experiencing the evolution of the latest model firsthand with their beloved bike, which they've named the "Third Generation Commuting Special."

■ Reason for Purchase, Usage, and Comparison Models

Scooters were too demanding for my usage, leading to an unmanageable maintenance cycle, so I returned to the reliable and proven Cub 110. I realized this is the only 125cc class bike that can handle carrying a 100kg fat guy for 100km round trip every day for years...

Having owned three generations, JA10 and JA44, I thought it was more like a motorcycle than the usual 50cc, but still a Cub. However, the JA59 has changed so much in various aspects that it's surprisingly more like a motorcycle.

Although it's now hydraulic, the front brake, which I didn't expect much from being a single pot, works several times better than I imagined. The looseness from the spoke wheels is gone, and within the legal speed limit, the ride comfort on paved roads is surprisingly good. Thanks to the long-stroke engine, it accelerates naturally up to 60km/h without needing to open the throttle fully. The meter is also more functional than some 125cc Cub models, with a clock, fuel economy gauge, and a shift indicator that has been omitted for years.

It's a bike that makes you think that for this price difference, the 110 is more than satisfactory, and it exceeded my expectations in a good way.

■ Strengths

Compared to the previous JA44, it feels much more like a motorcycle to ride (the effective front brake, the solid feel of the cast wheels, and the significantly stiffer suspension to match). Also, the reduced throttle opening in the practical speed range and the adjustments made to reduce fatigue are welcome for the target audience and city riding.

■ Weaknesses

This is just the culture of the Cub, so I have to accept it, but you are relentlessly overtaken. Even when riding at the maximum legal speed during the break-in period, cars pass you as if it's natural. This was partly because I was intentionally riding on the far left shoulder to avoid danger.

Also, as a trade-off for the improved ride comfort on paved roads, its off-road capability has worsened. If you intend to use it for off-road riding, you might need to make some modifications to the suspension.

■ Advice for Future Buyers

If you're used to riding motorcycles larger than 250cc, riding this bike will cut out the parts where the bike used to help you, forcing you to rely on your own riding skills, which is a great stimulus!
*Excluding those who prioritize high-speed performance.

■ Future Customization Plans

A large screen, wind guards, and heated grips for winter. Converting lights to LED bulbs (preparations are complete).

Check Out Super Cub 110 User Reviews Too

If you're interested in other owners' opinions and reviews of the Super Cub 110, please check out the posts published on the Webike Community.

Sagin is thoroughly enjoying the latest Super Cub 110 as their "Third Generation Commuting Special."