Honda Super Cub 110 (JA59) vs CT125 Hunter Cub (JA65) — Commuter vs Trail Underbone
ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT
Super Cub 110 (JA59) dominates urban errands with factory tubeless cast wheels, a 738 mm low seat, and 65 km/L economy; CT125 Hunter Cub (JA65) shines on backroad camping adventures with high-mount intake/exhaust, front/rear disc brakes, and a 5.3 L tank.
Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix
| Specification | Honda Super Cub 110 (JA59) | Honda CT125 Hunter Cub / Trail 125 (JA65) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine · Power · Torque | 109 cc · 8 hp · 8.8 N·m | 124 cc · 9.1 hp · 10.8 N·m |
| Seat Height & Wet Weight | 738 mm (29.1 in) · 101 kg (223 lbs) | 800 mm (31.5 in) · 118 kg (260 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Range | 4.1 L → ~267 km (166 mi) | 5.3 L → ~318 km (198 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec | 0.85 L (0.90 US qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA | 0.85 L (0.90 US qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA |
| OEM Oil Filter | 15412-MGS-D21 / HF117 | 15412-MGS-D21 / HF117 |
| Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) | 70/90-17 M/C 38P / 80/90-17 M/C 50P 29 / 33 PSI (200/225 kPa) |
80/90-17 M/C 44P / 80/90-17 M/C 50P 25 / 33 PSI (175/225 kPa) |
| Spark Plug & Battery | NGK CPR8EA-9S (×1) · YTZ4V / YTZ5S | NGK CPR7EA-9S (×1) · YTZ5S |
| Valve Check Interval | 4,000 km | 6,000 km |
DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences
Both modern JA59 and JA65 engines share the exact same 0.85 L JASO MA oil refill and paper filter (15412-MGS-D21), but Super Cub 110 runs tubeless alloy wheels while CT125 runs tube-type wire-spoke wheels.
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX
Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator
Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.