That’s right, after more than sixty years being part of the Japanese urban landscape, the epic Honda Super Cub 50 faces its disappearance. Sling has decided to turn the page with the launch of a new generation of light 110 cc motorcycles, designed to take up the baton of the legendary moped and open a new chapter in the history of one of the brand’s most emblematic and universal models.
He Super Cub 50originally launched in 1966, became the best-selling motor vehicle in the world thanks to its reliability, low consumption and ease of use. But neither its history nor its cultural weight have been enough to free it from the new environmental regulations that will come into force in Japan at the end of the year, or now.
These stricter emissions standards have condemned virtually all 50 cc mopeds circulating in the country. We told you about it not too long ago.
The legal change not only implies the disappearance of a symbol, but also a transformation of the market. As of the new regulation, those who have a car license will be able to drive motorcycles of up to 110 or 125 cc, as long as they do not exceed 4 kW of power (about 5.4 hp).
In this way, Japan says goodbye to the traditional concept of the moped to give way to a new level of urban mobility, more powerful and versatile.
In this context, Sling has presented in its country of origin a family of four new 110 cc models. This line directly replaces the Super Cub 50 and adapts to the new emissions regulations, maintaining the essence of the original concept. That is, light, practical and extremely efficient motorcycles.
This will be the new Honda Super Cub 110 2026
The range consists of the Super Cub 110 LiteSuper Cub 110 Pro Lite, Cross Cub 110 Lite and finally, the Gave 110 Lite. All powered by a 109 cc single-cylinder with a power close to the 5 hp and a semi-automatic gearbox, faithful to the spirit of the cub original.
The starting price in Japan will be about 2,100 euros for him Super Cub 110, 2,350 euros for version Pro and 2,450 euros for him Cross Cub. He Gave 110 Litescooter style, more affordable and aimed at daily urban use, will start in 1,470 euros.
By the way, the first units arrived at Japanese dealers on October 20 (in the case of the Gave) and, for the other models, next December 11 will be the landing date in the Japanese market.
Although these new models are born with the obligation to adapt to a more demanding environmental framework, Sling has wanted to maintain the most recognizable features of the Super Cubits chassis, ergonomics and practical approach.
Although he Super Cub 50 It will no longer be manufactured, its spirit will remain alive in this new 110 cc family. Not in vain, the original design of the cub was designed to be “a tool that made daily life easier“, something that Sling has remained unchanged for almost 70 years.
With this renewal, the Japanese firm not only adapts its range to the demands of the future, but also reaffirms its commitment to efficient and accessible urban mobility. The legend of cub It doesn’t disappear, it just evolves.
