Which is the cooler bike: Super Cub or Monkey?

[Jeremy Z]

By now, you've seen the news that we'll be getting the Monkey and Super Cub for the 2019 model year:

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2018/06/honda-monkey-and-super-cub-coming-to-u-s-market-as-2019-models/

Initially, the Monkey made the impression on me. "What a cool little bike that would be to ride around." But I bet the novelty would wear off pretty quickly...

But when I saw the Super Cub, it would obviously make the better sport-tourer. Comes with a sturdy rack, seat is optional. Full chain case, and not enough power to stretch the chain. I bet it would do an honest 55 mph, maybe 60. Nice big wheels for a smoother ride than a scooter. Automatic clutch is a good compromise between a CVT-equipped scooter and a fully manual trans like we're used to. Probably a lot cheaper to make than a DCT like the bigger Hondas are getting.

I think I read somewhere that the Cub will come stateside soon, as an electric model, to replace the 50cc scooters.

I'm voting Super Cub. It has a fun, genuine vintage style, and with a boatload of practicality, and more personality than scooters.

Which would you have, and why, if you were limited to one of these two?

[Sport-Touring]

[rajflyboy]

Super Cub

[slvrsprint]

I don't have a place to have much fun on the Monkey.  Super Cub would make a good bike night ride and could travel on the hitch rack.

[Biking Sailor]

I would vote Super Cub over the Monkey, but...

Of the 3 125cc little bikes Honda offers, I'd go Grom over those two.

[Jeremy Z]

I'll just put this here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMSOTTdVxes

[Oilhed]

But I wanted this!

[pockomoth]

Super Cub as Sport Tourer.            Really?

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[SLK50]

Super Cub as Sport Tourer.            Really?

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It’s been done. Ask James May.

[Blue is Best]

NEITHER is cool. Looking back over mu motorcycle years I can't think of a time I would have had a use for either.

[jay547]

I'm holding out till they bring back the QA-50.

[Jeremy Z]

Super Cub as Sport Tourer.            Really?

Well, sport-tourer would be pushing it. But it's VERY capable as a 1-up, lightweight tourer. Substantial frame for the large luggage rack, for one. Step through area would accommodate other luggage. Saddlebags would also work. You'd be limited to highways, and you'd have to be OK running it flat-out quite often. (the bike will be fine with that) In exchange for not being expressway-friendly, it would be better when passing through towns and suburbs. The USA is quickly being eaten up by urban sprawl; like it or not.

[Oilhed]

Well, sport-tourer would be pushing it. But it's VERY capable as a 1-up, lightweight tourer. Substantial frame for the large luggage rack, for one. Step through area would accommodate other luggage. Saddlebags would also work. You'd be limited to highways, and you'd have to be OK running it flat-out quite often. (the bike will be fine with that) In exchange for not being expressway-friendly, it would be better when passing through towns and suburbs. The USA is quickly being eaten up by urban sprawl; like it or not.

On the up side I doubt the local LEOs would give you a second look if you came into the village over the posted speed limit.

[02Tac]

You have to give the nod to the Cub, if for no other reason than its place as the number one selling motor vehicle of all time.

[micah2074]

The cub does nothing for me. I WANT a monkey even though I think I would look silly riding it.

[SLK50]

The cub does nothing for me. I WANT a monkey even though I think I would look silly riding it.

I’m of the opinion it would be virtually impossible
to stop smiling while riding a Monkey.