Cross Cub 110 Custom Recreating an '80s Honda Off-Roader, Inspired by the XR600R

The intuition that it was "cute" was the beginning of everything.
This bike, born from love at first sight, has reached its current form over five years.

The owner is Safi, a female staff member at the custom shop TOKYO NEW VINTAGE.
Surrounded by custom bikes every day, she imbues her own bike with her unique sensibility.

2019 HONDA Cross Cub 110 / JA45

Decided on "Cute" Classical White Instantly

The owner encountered the Cross Cub 110 around its release.
She was drawn to its form when she saw it on the street and felt it was "truly cute."

She visited Red Baron and Honda Dream to see the actual bike and chose the Classical White she found without hesitation.

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The Cross Cub, just before becoming a pop of red, had a subdued jet-black style.

The Cross Cub, just before becoming a pop of red, had a subdued jet-black style.

The reborn Cross Cub and its owner, Safi.

Concept: "1980s HONDA Off-Road Bike"

The customization theme is clear.
"I want to make it look like a 1980s HONDA off-road bike."

The XR600R served as the image source.
She was convinced it was "the one" after a quick search and, again, found it "cute."

Incorporating the atmosphere of 80s off-road riding into a modern Cross Cub.
This concept shapes the individuality of this machine.

This vehicle not only features the red, blue, and yellow coloring of the HONDA XR600R but also incorporates an off-road feel.

Coloring Done by "My Own Hands"

The most striking feature of this bike is undoubtedly its coloring.
The exterior has been completely repainted, and all the painting was done by the owner herself.

The exterior, finished with a color scheme reminiscent of 1980s HONDA, exudes a unique presence where nostalgia and modernity coexist.

The coloring was applied by Safi, a staff member of TOKYO NEW VINTAGE, herself.

A Seat with a Focus on "Blue"

Her favorite part is the seat.
As she says, "A blue seat was a must," she chose blue, symbolizing the 80s.
The shade of blue is perfect.

The seat cover uses RDD fabric, showing attention to both appearance and texture.

The favorite blue seat makes the red body stand out.

The seat cover, which is not only colorful but also has a good texture, is the RDD brand, known for its pop custom parts.

Customization Down to the Finest Details

The overall customization was handled by TOKYO NEW VINTAGE, with various parts modified.

- All-over paint (owner applied)
- Turn signals / Tail light
- Switches
- Handlebars
- Meter
- Swingarm (4cm longer)
- Side stand
- Tires (F: 3.00-17 / R: 4.60-17)
- Torque rod (CUSTOM CYCLE CHOPPERS)
- Seat cover (RDD)
- Tool box
- Wheel caps (ingobernables)
- Muffler

The accumulation of each detail firmly supports the overall theme.
This style was completed very recently.
It hasn't always looked like this for the five years since delivery; it has gradually been modified from its stock condition to reach its current form.

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Stylish handlebars and meter area.

Headlight area balancing off-road taste and pop.

Simple left-side upswept muffler that tightens the pop body.

The Sesame Street plushie attached to the key is also part of the custom!

The "Distance to the Bike" in Daily Life

When it comes to maintenance, she focuses on tire air pressure and fuel management.
Having experienced a flat tire due to riding with low air pressure in the past, she now makes it a habit to check the air pressure when refueling. She also doesn't have a fuel gauge, so she sometimes runs out of gas if she's not careful. There are times when she realizes she's low on fuel and there isn't a gas station nearby, so checking the fuel level before departing is an essential routine.

Due to past bitter experiences... she is strongly conscious of daily air pressure checks and fuel management.

Feelings Unchanged After 5 Years

Five years have passed since delivery in February 2021.
The period she rode it stock, as well as the process of accumulating customizations, all contribute to the charm of this one bike.

Her words, "I love the Cross Cub 110 at every stage," convey the weight of the time invested.

The front view, finished in a genuine scrambler style that belies its Cross Cub origins.

We'd love to see this Cross Cub running on mountains and dirt roads!

"My Bike is the Best"

"I never thought I'd find a bike I wouldn't get tired of this much."

She concluded with:
"My bike is the best."

A bike born from an intuitive feeling of "cute," crafted over time.
These words tell the whole story of this Cross Cub 110.

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A bike crafted over time, starting from the intuition of "cute"!