Lot details Registration No: Un-Reg Frame No: 5002297 Engine No: C100E65814 cc: 49 MOT Expiry Date: None
The little 49cc over head valve single cylinder engine and gearbox unit that was introduced with the C100 Cub in 1958 provided the power unit for a variety of ultralightweight machines produced by Honda, the most distinctive of which was and remains the "Monkey Bike".
The concept of the "mini motorcycle" was not a new one, with machines such as the Corgi in the UK and the Mustang in the States acheiving varing degrees of popularity. With the introduction of the Monkey Bike, Honda did with the mini bke concept what they were to do so well in other areas of motorcycle design, they took an idea and refined it to the point where it became accessible to non motorcyclists. The C100 power unit was both refined and reliable requiring little in the way of maintenance and was housed in a simple rigid frame with unsprung forks ridinig on five inch diameter wheels. A thickly padded single seat provided adequate comfort for the short trips the machine was intended to undertake and a simple electrical system was fitted., whilst the provision of folding handlebars meant that the little machine could be tucked away when not in use. Supported by an extensive dealer network the little machine quickly gained a healthy following and is today highly sought after by collectors.
This example dating from 1963 is attractively presented with a scarlett livery. It was purchased new by the Swedish roadracer "Esso" Gunnarsson who used it as paddock transport. The recorded mileage of 1055 kilometers is believed to be correct and the machine is accompanied by the original owners manual.
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