There’s simply no other Honda bike that’s more iconic than the Super Cub. The world’s best-selling motorcycle has lived on throughout the decades. And while we don’t get to see its modern-day iteration ply our roads, we still have plenty of well-kept classics that we get to see in motor shows and the like.
Some of these classics, though, have already undergone major transformations. Not that it’s a surprise, seeing as the local motorcycle scene’s filled with custom bikes. Anyway, the case in point is this custom C70 from Laguna-based shop Iron Macchina Customs.
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You may have already seen the work of these people here on the Top Gear Philippines website. We’re talking about that sick Royal Enfield Himalayan that surfaced a while back. This one’s a bit toned down compared to that one but it’s also a lot much classier.
The Cub here—which is owned by a certain Dondy Barrios—has been completely rebuilt from front to end, featuring a sweet red-on-black finish. The black fairings, the headlight, and even the small wooden plank up front all seem to have custom touches. The bike also gets bar-end side mirrors, a sleek seat with a rounded grab bar, and a pair of chunky tires underneath.
Iron Macchina Customs says the engine here is stock but has been restored—that’s a 72cc air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder powertrain, in case you were wondering. The carburetor, filter, and exhaust have all been replaced, too.
Quite the unique build, isn’t it? What a head-turner. What do you guys think? You can check out more photos of it below.