This modern Super Cub nameplate was introduced for the 2018 model year as Honda’s premium reinterpretation of the long-running Cub formula. It was developed as the largest-displacement member of the Super Cub family and arrived as a contemporary, more upscale take on the familiar step-through silhouette that made the Cub line famous worldwide. Honda positioned it as a heritage model with updated technology, blending classic Super Cub proportions and styling cues with features such as smart key access, ABS, and LED lighting.
The C125’s launch was closely tied to the broader history of the Super Cub series, which had been in production since 1958 and had become one of the most successful and recognizable motorcycle nameplates in the world. Honda used the C125 to celebrate that legacy while giving the line a fresh entry for modern riders who wanted a compact, easy-to-use motorcycle with a strong connection to the original icon.
Unlike the original Cub, which was created as practical everyday transportation for a mass audience, the C125 is best understood as a retro-inspired flagship within the Cub family: familiar in shape and purpose, but refined for a more lifestyle-oriented market. It has remained part of Honda’s Cub lineup since its introduction.