Some brief early Honda 50 model History 

1959-62 Honda C100 Super Cub 50

Available in four colors:
Scarlet Red with White;
White;
Blue with White;
Black with White.
The words "Cub" and "Super Cub" logos appear on the front cowl and seat base emblem.
The tail light was flush mounted
Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder
Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
Starter: only a kick starter
Some early models had a shorter seat

1962-70 Honda CA100 replaced the early model C100
Editors Note: The CA model is the American model which was not available in Europe.
The CA100 and CA102 electric start was the US specific version of the C100, it
was available in a wider range of colours (White and Black were US only) and
did not have the indicators fitted for other markets like Europe.The CA100
featured the European spec tail-light after 1962.In Japan and Europe, the C100
was replaced by the OHC C50 in 1966-1967, but the CA100 carried on in the US
until 1970.

Available four colors:
Scarlet Red with White;
White;
Blue with White;
Black with White.
Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder
Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
Starter: only by a kick starter
The logo on the front cowl and the base of the seat says, "Honda 50"
It also has a larger tail light mounting bracket than the early model.

1960-62 Honda C102

Available four colors:
Scarlet Red with White;
White;
Blue with White;
Black with White
Engine: 49cc OHV single cylinder
Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
Starter: unlike the similar C100, it had an electric starter.

1962-69 Honda CA100
Note: The CA model is the American model which was not available in Europe.
Editors Note: The CA model is the American model which was not available in Europe.
The CA100 and CA102 electric start was the US specific version of the C100, it
was available in a wider range of colours (White and Black were US only) and
did not have the indicators fitted for other markets like Europe.The CA100
featured the European spec tail-light after 1962.In Japan and Europe, the C100
was replaced by the OHC C50 in 1966-1967, but the CA100 carried on in the US
until 1970.

It replaced model C102 which ran from 1960-62.
Available in four colors:
Scarlet Red with White
White,
Blue with white
Black with white
The serial number began CA102-100001.

1959 Honda Super Cub Specifications

Four stroke horizontal engine.
49 cc of displacement
Three speed semi-automatic gearbox.
U-shaped frame in stamped steel.
Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg.)
Speed: 35 mph (57 kph)

1992 Honda Super Cub Specifications

Four stroke horizontal engine.
49 cc of displacement
Three speed semi-automatic gearbox.
U-shaped frame in stamped steel.
Weight: 122 lbs. (55 kg.)
Speed: 50 mph (80 kph)

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