Ceremony Celebrating 100 Million Super Cubs
The ceremony was preceded by a photo session with Honda President and CEO Takahiro Hachigo and the Super Cub.
October 19, 2017 - A ceremony held at Honda’s Kumamoto Factory marked the worldwide production of the Super Cub series’ 100 millionth unit. Honda President and CEO Takahiro Hachigo rode onto stage on a Super Cub 110 adorned with a special logo for the occasion. “The Cub was first released in 1958, a year before I was born,” Hachigo said. “I am thrilled that we belong to the same generation, and I think it is a truly amazing model. My first encounter with the Cub was through a part-time job at the post office when I was in high school.”
The event was attended by many guests, including Japan Post, and Kumamoto Governor Kabashima who hoped there would be a Super Cub / Kumamon collaboration, similar to the “Kumamonkey,” a collaboration between Kumamon and the Honda Monkey. The event ended with participants calling out "I love motorcycles!
Honda CEO Hachigo appearing on a Super Cub.
Honda CEO Hachigo appearing on a Super Cub.
Completed vehicle inspection process of the new Super Cub is shown to the press.
Honda associates dressed in ethnic costumes appeared on Super Cubs from various countries. (Vietnam)
Honda associates dressed in ethnic costumes appeared on Super Cubs from various countries. (Thailand)
Honda associates dressed in ethnic costumes appeared on Super Cubs from various countries. (Brazil)
Along with committing to continued manufacturing, the Kumamoto Factory presents a globe commemorating the 60th anniversary and 100 million units to Hachigo.