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Cycle News 2019 Issue 09 March 5

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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2019 HONDA C125 SUPER CUB FIRST REVIEW P92 As such, the seat height is a rela- tively low 30.7 inches, and with the low-set handlebars you feel perched on top, rather than in the chassis like some of the European scooters. The Super Cub is incredibly fun to ride. I don't care if you're a WorldSBK Champion or have never ridden before, if you don't have a laugh on the Super Cub, you might want to see a psychiatrist. It's got about as much power as a super- charged electric toothbrush, but that's entirely beside the point. What power is there is delivered in a velvety-smooth fashion, and when mixed with the surprisingly (Right) Side-mounted toolbox is tiny, but contains stuff like screwdrivers and wrenches. (Left) No worries about getting covered in grease with the fully enclosed chain. well-damped ride from the skinny 26mm forks and twin shocks out back, it all equates to a seriously good time on two wheels. There are a few creature comforts on the 2019 edition the OG Cub lacked—Honda's fitted a smart key so you don't have to use the old-style ignition key; there's ABS on the front only; and you have two helmet locks despite there being only one seat (in Europe the Super Cub comes There mightn't be a better beach cruiser out there than a Super Cub.

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