Honda Cross Cub 110 Review
I will introduce "Owner Review Summary", a collection of reviews based on the voices of owners who have actually ridden various motorcycles from the Webike Community's My Bike.
In this article, I will bring you the real voices of the owner about his Cross Cub 110!
This is what the Cross Cub 110 is!
The first Cross Cub 110 model (JA10) was introduced in 2012 as a derivative of the Super Cub. Based on the economic efficiency and toughness of the Cub series, it quickly became a popular model with its crossover style that incorporated outdoor and leisure elements.
In conjunction with the Super Cub's model change and return to Japanese production, the Cross Cub 110 evolved into a second-generation model in 2018. It became more popular than the first-generation model because of the styling that made it more "playable motorcycle" by removing the leg shield that looked a little unrefined even though it was a feature of the Cub series, and the color development that followed the trend.
In addition to the above, the economic efficiency of the moped class, the popularity of outdoor leisure, and the relaxed, unpretentious nature of the Cub were all factors that matched the times and were highly valued by users.
Looking at the opinions of Cross Cub 110 owners, it seems that many of them purchased the motorcycle because of its easy riding size and high economic efficiency. The light handling, good fuel economy, and low maintenance costs make it perfect for daily commuting and school use. As for other uses, outdoor leisure applications such as forest roads and camping touring also stood out. The Cross Cub is popular for its practicality and active image!
Complaints included the small tank capacity (short cruising range), lack of power, and the drum brakes were not very effective. This can be said to be a complaint due to the small size and low price of the vehicle, but it is also true that many owners enjoy compensating for such complaints with customization and equipment.
A quick summary of the Cross Cub 110
Advantage
- Good fuel efficiency
- Easy handling and lightweight body
- Low maintenance costs and consumables
- The large rear carrier provides excellent load capacity.
- Active image styling
- Wide variety of custom parts
- Fun to change gears (compared to scooters)
- Relaxed riding position (for a Cub)
Disadvantage
- Small tank capacity and short cruising range
- The drum brakes are not working well (front).
- Not enough power (for a two-motorcycle)
- The seat is high (for a cub) and the footing is bad.
Foot grounding
Approximately 80% of riders in the 166-170cm height range responded that the Cross Cub 110's footing "lifts off the heel".
Cross Cub 110 owner's comments
By Sue
Purpose of purchase, use, comparative models | For the sake of my hobby camera, I wanted a moped that was easier to use than my main XR250 and had more load capacity. It was just around the time when the Hunter Cub CT125 was scooped up for release, and I bought the Cross Cub 110 ahead of time due to the fact that I didn't know what time it would be released. I plan to buy the Hunter Cub when the time comes to replace the Cross Cub. |
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Strengths/Satisfactory | It can carry a lot of stuff without any exaggeration or ingenuity. It's light to handle and can go well on flat forest roads. While the Hunter Cub is all about off-roading, the Cross Cub is street, off-roading, traveling, and can be dyed any color you want. I often get approached by old men (laughs). The sense of security that comes from being made in Japan. |
Weaknesses and complaints |
I don't feel it so much on a flat road, but I think it's this inefficiency when I slow down gradually on an uphill. Well, it's just a Cub, so you can just ride it. I feel the powerlessness of the Cross Cub even when I ride a 250 motorcycle, so I think I feel even more powerless when I ride a large second motorcycle. It doesn't have the racy feel of 125 scooters like the Address or Cygnus. |
Advice to prospective buyers. |
It has become inconspicuous, hiding behind the Hunter Cub and C125, but it is still in service. The difference of 100,000 yen will determine which one you will ride, but there is a sense of security that comes with "made in Japan". The Hunter's disc brakes are also eye-catching, but at the normal speed of the Cross Cub, the existing drum brakes are fine. Do you have to use disc brakes to stop at high speeds? I don't do anything that requires the disc brakes to stop or to close the gap between vehicles. I've never felt dissatisfied. I have a set of front and rear wheels for each motorcycle, and when it's time to change the tires, I put them on the spare wheels in advance so that I can just change the wheels quickly. |
By Sora
Purpose of purchase, use, comparative models | My 4 motivation for buying this motorcycle was - I wanted a motorcycle that I could ride easily because it was physically difficult to ride my main motorcycle, the CBR600RR, in the city (commuting to school, shopping, etc.). - I wanted a motorcycle that I could ride easily. ・I felt that using the CBR600RR for city riding would waste fuel and consumables (engine oil, tires, chain, etc.). - Because I wanted a motorcycle that could be used as a footstool and still be fun to ride, not a motorcycle that was easy to ride but could only be used as a footstool like a scooter. - I wanted a motorcycle that I could use as a footstool and still enjoy riding it. I mainly use it for |
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Strengths/Satisfactory |
I am satisfied with the fuel efficiency, load capacity, and driving performance. As for the fuel consumption, it is very low at 66.7/L in the catalog value. The tank capacity is 4.3L, which means I can drive 286.81km by a simple calculation. The CBR600RR costs about 2,500 yen for a full tank of gasoline (high-octane), so the difference is considerable. There are plenty of places to load the motorcycle, including the rear, sides, above the headlight, and in the center, so it's not a problem. As for riding performance, a 110cc motorcycle has enough power to lead the flow in the city. It doesn't have the overwhelming power of the big motorcycles, but I feel it is enough for riding around town. As for off-road riding, I have never ridden a full-fledged off-road motorcycle before and have no experience in off-road riding, so I cannot make any comparisons. |
Weaknesses and complaints | The one complaint I have is the performance of the brakes. Both front and rear wheels are drum brakes, but the front brakes are particularly weak. It's almost impossible to stop the motorcycle with just the front brake. In the driving school, you will learn that the front brake is 7 and the rear brake is 3, but in the case of this Cross Cub, you cannot stop unless it is the other way around. I almost use only the rear brake. |
By Rotator Cuff Tear
Purpose of purchase, use, comparative models | I was looking for a touring motorcycle that can be ridden casually in place of SR500 that is in hibernation, and I heard about the goodness of Super Cub from my friends, so I was considering 110 as a candidate that could be used for long-distance touring, and I fell in love with yellow Cross Cub at first sight when I was considering any new used motorcycle. I bought it without hesitation. |
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Strengths/Satisfactory | Anyway, it gets great gas mileage! My fuel consumption averages 60km/L, so I can travel about 250km on a full tank. It's an older model cross Cub, so the leg shields help in winter and a little rain. The injection is easy. Even if you customize the intake and exhaust, it will compensate for it on its own. Unlike scooters, the 4-speed gear change is fun. The seat is thicker than the Super Cub 110, so my butt is less likely to hurt when touring. |
Weaknesses and complaints | Because it is a JA10 Chinese Cub, the screws and bolts were tightened with unbelievable torque as rumored. I overhauled the front forks and changed the oil to synthetic oil. I also removed the wheel shake by myself. I made it within 5mm and now it performs straight even when I let go. The normal chain stretches quickly. I changed to a reinforced chain and changed the rear sprocket to 32 because the gear ratio is low. |
Advice to prospective buyers. | The stock motorcycle performs well enough and gets good fuel economy, but if you modify it, it becomes even better and you end up buying custom parts. However, unlike big motorcycles, the parts themselves are cheap and can be installed by yourself if you have the proper tools. It's a great way to learn how to do the maintenance yourself for the first time. |
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