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posted February 08, 2006 08:37 AM
 Edited By: Editor on 8 Feb 2006 08:46
Total Super Cub Production Reaches 50 Million Units
 KUMAMOTO, Japan, February 8, 2006 � Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that total worldwide production of the Super Cub reached 50 million units at the end of December 2005. A favorite with customers since its launch in 1958, the Super Cub has become the first motor vehicle to achieve total worldwide production of 50 million units.
The first-generation Super Cub made its debut in Japan in 1958. At a time when 2-stroke engines were the main stream, the Super Cub was fitted with a revolutionary, high-performance 50cc 4-stroke engine that offered superb economy and durability. The creative design also featured a low-floor backbone frame for convenient mounting and dismounting, a lever-free centrifugal clutch for easy shifting, large plastic leg shields to protect riders� legs from dirt and wind, and other innovations. Since then the Super Cub has undergone many improvements, but its basic design and concepts remain unchanged, and it carries on a proud tradition of unique styling.
In 1959 the United States became the first market for Super Cub exports, and in 1961 Taiwan became the first country to assemble the model from imported Japanese parts. Since then, following the policy of building products where the demand is, Honda has expanded Super Cub production to facilities around the world. Currently produced in 13 countries and a popular product in more than 160, the Super Cub is a practical motorcycle that enjoys a strong reputation around the world.
Source: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
   
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Ozzy
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posted February 08, 2006 07:21 PM
Dam thing still looks alot like the ones I worked on back in the 60's when they were new here in NA.
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posted February 08, 2006 07:30 PM
dude... can you friggin imagine that they've made FIFTY MILLION of the things!!
FIFTY MILLION!!!!
That's totally insane!!!
say it again! FIFTY MILLION!!
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posted February 08, 2006 09:59 PM
Even ol' Soichiro could have had no idea of that I don't think... I can't imagine him saying, "No, don't put the headlight like that, it will sell only FORTY million if we do that, so put it like this..."
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posted February 08, 2006 10:13 PM
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posted February 09, 2006 10:56 AM
Edited By: ridgeracer on 9 Feb 2006 10:57
Too bad they didn't make 50 million of these Super Cubs instead ...
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