The Honda 50 AKA, Cub and Super Cub was the first motorcycle imported into the US by Honda in 1958. By the early sixties it became very popular and started to evolve into what would later become the Trail 90. According to legend, a certain rural Honda dealer in the west (probably California) was selling a huge number of Cub 50s. Honda was curious why a small motor bike intended for scooting around town was selling so well in a rural environment. When they checked they found the dealer was taking off the leg shields, installing a large rear sprocket for better climbing and adding knobby tires. This instantly became a ranch, camping and trail bike.
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