Honda Super Cub C800

                                                                 Honda Super Cub C800

Who doesn’t recognize the classic scooter, often seen carrying a beautiful woman with a slightly eccentric style? The Honda Super Cub C800 is the choice, even though it's not as famous as its rivals like the C70, Astrea Prima, and Astrea Grand. In fact, the C800 was the main pioneer of modern underbone motorcycles in the renowned Honda brand, being the first to introduce a square design for all parts of the body, including the headlamp, mirrors, rear brake light, and speedometer. No longer round like the underbones from previous years.

This 4-stroke motorcycle, which was quite fast for its time, was produced from 1982 to 1986. So, what about its engine specifications?

The Honda C800 engine, with a displacement of 86cc and a single-cylinder engine, has a compression ratio of 9.2:1, despite only having 3 gears.

But if you're wondering whether the fuel consumption of this bike can compare to modern fuel-injected motorcycles, the answer is clearly no. The engine displacement, weight, and the overall design concept are vastly different.

Additionally, underbone motorcycles from the past prioritized efficiency over performance. It's understandable since two-wheeled vehicles in the 1980s were primarily designed for mobility. The Honda Super Cub has long been known for its fuel efficiency. With a 4-liter fuel tank, riders would often refuel only after two weeks. Unfortunately, during that time, there were no media outlets or bloggers testing the fuel consumption based on kilometers, so the manufacturer's claim of 115 km/liter remains a mystery, known only to the manufacturer. As seen in old ads, the Honda Super Cub was famously fuel-efficient.

In 2018, this bike could reach a top speed of 70 km/h with no noticeable engine strain—quite impressive, right? But of course, that depends on how you maintain the bike.

Regarding the engine oil, this bike uses SAE 30 oil with a capacity of 0.8 liters. The ignition system still uses points (platina) instead of CDI, and it likely needed to be tuned every three months to maintain performance. By the way, this was the last underbone to feature a points-based ignition system.

As for spare parts, getting them can be a bit tricky. This depends on demand, but don't worry—many parts for the Super Cub C800 can be swapped with parts from other models like the Honda Grand, C70, Supra, and other underbones, depending on your mechanic’s advice.