Although there were various displacement options, the general idea was a ruggedized, stripped-down bike based on the Super Cub platform. Honda saw that, liked the idea, and began offering the CT series. The CT lineup debuted in the 1960s, supposedly first as dealer-modified Cub step-throughs. Photo: SmartCycleGuide In the beginning was the Cub Obviously based on the Super Cub design, but much more rugged for offroad usability. And why not? They might have been a bit of a confusing machine, but the CT lineup, particularly the later CT110 models, were super-practical and super-fun.
I don’t remember the conclusion of our back-and-forth, but I do remember we had a Honda CT70 enrolled in the next year’s rally, so we must have eventually determined that no matter whether these were scooters or motorcycles, they were OK to run in the MBSR. I disagreed-surely the weirdo frame configuration, semi-auto gearbox and smallish single-cylinder engine would qualify it as a scooter in spirit, at least? I thought it was no big deal, but ‘is Editorship disagreed. Then we got an email from a prospective competitor, who wanted to attend the rally on his Honda CT110. The rulebook changed every couple of years, and at one point, we were discussing a complete ban on small-cc motorcycles. Front suspension stroke has been increased to 110mm, up 10mm compared to the Super Cub C125, making gravel road riding a lot more comfortable”.About a decade ago, when I was in my early days at Canada Moto Guide, Editor ‘Arris and I were discussing the rules for the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally (look it up here). Furthermore, both right and left steering angles of the handlebar are set to 45 degrees to improve manoeuvrability.Īccording to Honda, “the CT125 provides improved cornering stability thanks to the adoption of the same type of top bridge and telescopic suspension commonly used for a regular motorcycle. The front and rear tyres are 80/90-17 semi-block pattern with the focus of attaining a balanced performance that ensures the safety of every day riding around-town as well as weekend touring on gravel roads. There is also front wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) for added safety. With the adoption of a 220mm disc for the front and 190mm for the rear. The CT125 gets disc brakes for both front and rear wheels. From punch to consistent smooth city riding, the CT125 offers agile performance, smooth clutch less riding and easy starting with both kick-start and electric start options available,” Honda said. “The engine is tuned to offer enough punch for uphill riding too thanks to the new 39T driven sprocket, even if riding with luggage.
The CT125 features a 125cc, 1-cyl, 4-stroke engine, electric Start, ABS, LED lighting and a digital display. “The new CT125 is certainly CT110 inspired, with many of the iconic touches that have become so familiar around Aussie streets,” Honda said. Available in just two colours, Glowing Red and Fresco Matte Brown it features plenty of retro touches.įor instance, the 3D signature Honda Old Wing logo is used on the new CT125, echoing the original styling of the traditional series, like the recently revealed Super Cub C125 and Monkey 125, the drop-shadow Honda logo―reminiscent of the former CT―is attached on the main pipe on both right and left sides of the bike. The Honda CT125 will be available in Australia in the coming months, with pricing set at $6999. A modern take on the iconic ‘postie’ bike, the Honda CT125 is on its way Down Under – it’ll sell here from less than $7k.
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