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Honda Super Cub 50 Final Edition is a great, retro-inspired farewell

Honda Super Cub 50 Final Edition is a great, retro-inspired farewell

In addition to the retro variant, Honda is also releasing an even rarer Hello Kitty Edition

    Honda Super Cub 50 Final Edition is a great, retro-inspired farewell

  • Honda marks the end of production of the Super Cub 50 by introducing two special editions.
  • The Final Edition is inspired by the 1966 Super Cub C50 and features a retro paint job.
  • While the Super Cub 50 disappears, the Super Cub 110 remains in production.

The Super Cub 50 sails into the sunset Honda has decided to phase out small-displacement mopeds due to stricter emissions regulations and the rise of electric competitors. While it’s sad to see the model go, the company is giving the bike a proper farewell with the introduction of two new special editions.

The star is undoubtedly the nostalgia-infused ‘Final Edition,’ with a white and Bonnie Blue exterior that’s “reminiscent of the Super Cub of old.” They are accompanied by silver and chrome accents.

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The company hasn’t said much else about the bike, but it has a two-tone seat and a special decal on the front that reads ‘Honda 50 Final Edition’. They are accompanied by vintage badging inspired by the original Super Cub C50, introduced in 1966. The highlights are completed by a retro-inspired instrument panel, a rear rack and a special key.

Pre-tax prices start at ¥270,000 ($1,765) and production is limited to 2,000 units. Orders open on November 8 and each feature a 49cc engine rated at 3.6 hp (2.7 kW / 3.7 hp) and 2.8 lb-ft (3.8 Nm) of torque ).

While the Final Edition will appeal to collectors, Honda is serving up an even rarer Super Cub 50 Hello Kitty Edition. It is limited to 300 units and each one costs ¥300,000 ($1,961) before taxes.

The bike is a tribute to Hello Kitty’s 50e anniversary and features cat-inspired side panels and special badging. There’s also colorful instruments, a special key and a unique chair with Hello Kitty characters.

The powertrain is shared with the Final Edition, but Honda will also offer a Super Cub 110 variant. As the name suggests, it has a larger 109cc engine with an output of 7.9 hp (5.9 kW / 8 hp) and 6.4 lb-ft (8.8 Nm) of torque.

The Super Cub 110 is here to stay. Honda confirmed that this slightly sturdier version of the bicycle will continue the legacy of the Super Cub and ensure that one of the world’s most popular bikes doesn’t fade into history completely.