The truth that you possibly can nonetheless purchase a model new Honda Tremendous Cub at this time, greater than six a long time after it first launched, is fairly cool. However what’s even wilder is that the Tremendous Cub hasn’t strayed a lot from its unique look. It’s so iconic, that calling it a contemporary traditional can be a gross understatement.
The Tremendous Cub {custom} scene is simply as enduring—and one outfit that stands head and shoulders above the remainder is Thailand’s Ok-Pace. They’ve a knack for tweaking the favored ‘underbone’ sufficient to make it particular, whereas nonetheless retaining a few of its base aesthetic. Ok-Pace’s Cubs nearly seem like they may have been constructed by Honda themselves, in an alternate actuality the place the model’s designers had been slightly extra daring.
Ok-Pace has produced a staggering variety of Tremendous Cub customs thus far. And since their major enterprise is components manufacturing, they’ve received a laundry checklist of bolt-on bits for it too. But they nonetheless handle to seek out methods to place a recent spin on it every time.
This newest iteration is laced with components from earlier Ok-Pace builds, but it surely ups the ante with {custom} bodywork that lends an artwork deco vibe to the Honda. The 2 bikes you see listed here are primarily based on model new 2022-model Tremendous Cub 110i items, and are equivalent aside from their paint.
Grabbing probably the most consideration are the Tremendous Cub’s beneficiant new fenders. They’re primarily based on an concept that Ok-Pace’s founder, Eak, has had milling round in his head for 2 years, whereas ready for the precise mission to attempt it out on.
It reportedly took some doing to fine-tune the design, however ultimately it paid off. The fenders complement the Tremendous Cub’s normal strains completely, whereas additionally including a wholesome dose of Ok-Pace’s hallmark styling. The store introduced them to life by first creating molds, then producing the ultimate components out of ABS plastic.
A set of custom-made wheel covers add extra visible bulk to the pint-sized scoot. Ok-Pace’s rework of the Tremendous Cub retains a few of its unique plastics, however provides neat touches, like ribbed aspect covers.
It additionally sports activities a handful of intelligent off-the-shelf mods from Ok-Pace’s personal ‘Diablo’ vary of components. Up entrance, the Honda’s OEM LED headlight’s been relocated to a Diablo housing that locations it decrease. Additional again, the unique speedo sits nearer to the rider—additionally in a plug-and-play Diablo bracket.
The Tremendous Cub’s cockpit’s been trimmed down too. Up prime is a brand new set of handlebars, encased in a {custom} enclosure with a small tinted fly display screen. They’re fitted with new grips and vintage-style micro switches.
Out again is a side-mounted license plate bracket, which additionally hosts the LED taillights. Tiny LED flip indicators flank the bike. A brand new seat is perched on prime, with modified foot pegs and a Diablo exhaust protecting issues stylish decrease down.
Ok-Pace plans to supply 100 Tremendous Cubs identical to these—50 in black and 50 in white. The dearth of any livery or graphics is deliberate, with Eak wanting to emphasise the strains of the bodywork with none distractions.
Regardless of sharing a spec sheet, the 2 variations stand in stark distinction to one another. The white bike feels elegant, whereas the black bike feels distinctly moody. Branding is restricted to a tasteful Ok-Pace emblem on the entrance, with Tremendous Cub badging additional again.
Regardless that you’ll discover a number of the components used right here on Ok-Pace’s on-line retailer, you’ll must put in an order if you would like certainly one of these for your self. Whereas a number of the bits are straightforward to swap out, others require slightly further fettling.
You possibly can’t inform at first look, however these prototypes are working lowered suspension, modified subframes and prolonged swingarms. Large-ish 17” sawtooth tires spherical out the bundle.
When you’d prefer to see these two Tremendous Cubs within the flesh, Ok-Pace shall be taking them to the Yokohama Scorching Rod Customized Present later this 12 months. The usual on the present is excessive—however one way or the other we don’t assume these cuties are going to have any bother garnering admiration.
That leaves just one query: black or white?
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