The original Honda Super Cub C100 motorcycle had an engine displacement of 49 cc.
Honda launched the C100 in 1958 as a lightweight, economical step-through motorcycle for everyday transportation. Its air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine was designed to be approachable for new riders and practical in crowded urban streets. The model’s automatic centrifugal clutch helped make riding simpler than on a conventional manual motorcycle.
The 49 cc figure refers to the original C100’s engine, not every later Super Cub. Honda subsequently produced many versions with different displacements, including 70 cc, 90 cc, 100 cc, and 110 cc engines. This is why descriptions of the Super Cub family sometimes give different engine capacities.
The C100 formed the foundation of one of the world’s most widely produced motorcycle lines. Its combination of a step-through frame, leg shields, small wheels, and reliable four-stroke engine helped make the Super Cub a global transportation landmark.