<P> In 1986, a larger 100 cc HA05E engine model was introduced especially for Asian markets . The newer 100 cc model was developed exclusively for Southeast Asian market, especially in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, where underbones were very popular, with new features such as a telescopic front suspension to replace the older leading link suspension, and a four - speed transmission to replace the older three - speed transmission used in older Cub variants . The 100 cc model was initially known as the Honda Dream in Thailand and Honda EX5 in Malaysia, before being standardised as the Honda EX5 Dream in 2003 . In addition, Honda Japan began importing the made - in - Thailand Dream as the Super Cub C100EX in 1988 . The Japanese C100EX was later being facelifted in 1993, while the Southeast Asian EX5 Dream retains the 1986 design until the present day, with only minor cosmetic changes . In 2011, the carbureted EX5 Dream was phased out in Thailand and being replaced with the fuel - injected Honda Dream 110i, with the powertrain being derived from the fuel - injected Honda Wave 110i . </P> <P> In the late 1990s, Honda introduced their newer NF series motorcycles, known as Honda Wave series, called the Honda Innova in some markets, which use steel tube frames, front disc brake and plastic cover sets in various displacement options: 100 cc, 110 cc and 125 cc . Though not Cubs, these bikes sold consistently well particularly in European countries, where the production of Honda Cub models had been previously discontinued . However, the production of Honda Cubs in Asia, Africa and South America still continues today, even though the newer Honda Wave Series and other designs have been introduced alongside the Cub . </P> <P> In 2007, Honda began installing their PGM - FI fuel injection system for the Honda Cubs in the Japanese market for lower smog - forming emission . </P> <P> The C110 Sports Cub debuted in October 1960 . The C110 was more like a traditional motorcycle that the rider had to straddle, not a step - through . It had a different frame, with the fuel tank in the on top of the frame and in front of the seat, and the frame's steel tube spine ran horizontally from the head tube to the seat . It also had a bit more power, increased from 3.4 to 3.7 kW (4.5 to 5 bhp) @ 9,500 rpm . Sub-variants of the Sports Cub were the C111, absent the pillion seat, and C110D, also called C114, which had a low exhaust pipe . Early versions of the Sport Cub had a 3 speed gearbox but later this was changed to 4 speed . The C102 stayed in production for six model years, through 1965, and the C110 Sports Cub through 1966 . </P>

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