History of the Honda CB 100

The Honda CB 100 (Super Sport 100) was an entry-level commuter motorcycle released in 1970, with manufacturing continuing until just 1972. However, in those 3 years, this entry-level motorcycle became an international favorite as a dependable city or town. and frugal. bicycle. The basic chassis and design of the bike was not revolutionary, as it followed previous CB bikes. In fact, clones of the CB 100 have continued to dominate many countries in some parts of the world, thanks to their simplicity and reliability.

At the heart of the Honda CB 100 is a basic air-cooled 99cc 4-stroke single-cylinder engine. It made only 11 hp at 8000 rpm, but it was enough power for a light commuter bike with a curb weight of just over 200 pounds. With a good driver and a long stretch of road, the CB 100 could hit top speeds in the neighborhood of 70 mph. However, since the CB 100 only had basic expandable shoe brakes on both 18-inch wheels, this was fast enough for safe riding! The CB 100 worked very well on small, overcrowded roads, where this little Honda could effortlessly weave through clogged traffic.

The CB 100 engine came with Honda’s own forced wet sump lubrication system which made maintenance easy. A 5-speed transmission used a multi-disc wet clutch system for easy operation on busy city streets, which require a large number of gear changes even during short trips. Designed for basic touring, the Honda CB 100 had a basic, comfortable seat and adequate suspension for flat city streets. Even with a tank with a fuel capacity of just over 2 gallons, the Honda CB 100 required surprisingly few refills, thanks to the frugal 99cc engine and lightweight chassis. In actual driving conditions, the CB 100 returned numbers between 80 and 95 mpg, making it an affordable and practical ride.

During the 3 years of production, some cosmetic changes were made to each year’s production, but there were no major technical modifications. For many Honda enthusiasts, the 1972 model is the most attractive, with its white tank, side cowl with tasteful colored inserts, and lots of chrome. However, you can still find earlier models in parts of the UK, while riders in some parts of Asia are happy to buy locally made exact clones. With the right quality of original spare parts, the Honda CB 100 remains a great little motorcycle for urban transport that promises little, but offers more.