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Richard230

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Honda electric Super Cub
« on: October 08, 2015, 08:57:06 PM »

This could be a winner for urban travel - if it is manufactured and priced competitively:   :D

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/10/01/manufacturers/honda/honda-super-cub-goes-electric/
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Re: Honda electric Super Cub
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2015, 03:38:12 AM »

In addition to being a good urban commuter, I can see the Honda EV-Cub as a good starter bike for totally new beginners to motorcycling.

With no transmission to shift with the typical left-hand clutch lever, the step through design with rider-positioning more akin to a motorcycle than a scooter, and the simple twist and go throttle response of an electric motor, at the right price (as Richard mentioned first), this could be a big seller for Honda.

IMO it looks fairly well baked and would likely see good success in the market, especially with the Honda name and dealer network.
Too bad it's only a concept bike. 
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Re: Honda electric Super Cub
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2015, 04:02:52 AM »

You could meet the nicest people on a Honda EV Super Cub.   :)
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Re: Honda electric Super Cub
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2016, 11:17:32 PM »

http://world.honda.com/news/2016/c160224aeng.html?from=r

As part of an overall shift towards plug-in and zero emissions vehicles (FCV / BEV), Honda is committing to releasing the EV Cub in the Japanese market within two years.

Two years is a pretty bold move for Honda.. sadly.

I feel like I've been watching that scooter inch towards release for the better part of a decade.
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Re: Honda electric Super Cub
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2016, 02:14:23 AM »

Now.. THIS is the Honda EV I have been waiting for:
 The Honda RC-E


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Re: Honda electric Super Cub
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2016, 02:30:15 AM »

Now.. THIS is the Honda EV I have been waiting for:
 The Honda RC-E



I'd rather have one that you can actually buy ;D
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Re: Honda electric Super Cub
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2016, 02:56:22 AM »

I'd rather have one that you can actually buy ;D


so... cheap chinese bike, or a zero then.
unless you count buy, but not "have"... then there are plenty of others "taking orders"
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