Honda CT125 Hunter Cub: All You Need To Know

Five important points that will give you a complete lowdown on the newly launched CT125 Hunter Cub

The Honda CT125 which was first showcased as a concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show is now making its way out of the factory floors in Japan. Thankfully, the production-spec model looks near-identical to the concept. And despite being a moped, it comes packed with modern tech and design features. Here are five important points that will get you up to date with Honda’s affordable off-road moped. 

Makes More Torque Than The Honda Super Cub 125:

It's powered by the same 124cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder motor seen on the Super Cup 125, although in a different state of tune. To break it down, the CT125 uses a 39-tooth rear sprocket as opposed to the 36-tooth one on the Super Cub. This allows it to trade top speed for better torque and acceleration. If we put numbers in place, the off-road-oriented moped puts out 8.8PS at 7000rpm and 11Nm at 4500rpm. -- 0.8 less power but 0.57?Nm more torque than the Super Cub. What remains unchanged is the 4-speed transmission.

Off-road Hardware:

Although the chassis has been borrowed from the Super Cub, the steering head has been reinforced for more off-road strength while the extended rear section allows you to load more extra luggage. There's long-travel suspension as well and 165mm of ground clearance (40?mm more than the Super Cub). Its off-road capabilities are supported by a pair of spoked wheels wrapped in dual-purpose tyres and a bash plate.

Heavier than the Super Cub:

Additional changes come in the form of a high-mounted intake and exhaust system for cleaner air intake and better water-wading capabilities. All these changes amount to a weight 120kg kerb -- 11kg more than the C125 Super Cub.

Feature-packed:

Despite being Honda’s most affordable off-road moped, the CT125 Hunter Cub comes packed with features. It gets LED lights all around and a full-digital instrument console, a tail rack, and a 5.3-litre fuel tank under the seat. Single-channel ABS comes as standard, which also means one could lock the rear disc for some sideways action while trail riding.

Will It Come to India?

Honda is expected to launch the CT125 Hunter Cub in developed markets like Southeastern Asian countries where there is good scope for lifestyle vehicles. Unfortunately, India won't make the cut, simply because it’s too expensive for a price-sensitive market like ours.