Hodaka Super Rat
The two-stroke Hodaka Super Rat 100MX was a budget friendly air-cooled 100cc growling little monster of a dirt bike that evolved from the Ace 90, weighing in dry at only 169 pounds.
Produced with parts that made it lighter, faster, and better handling than other similar model bikes of its time, it became extremely popular. These features included a lower exhaust system, a close ratio gear box, a points ignition, a 24mm Mikuni carburetor built for racing, and stainless steel fenders, as well as other great weight saving and performance adding additions.
The handling on the Hodaka Super Rat 100MX was excellent thanks to a 19 inch front wheel, 18 inch rear wheel, and low center-of-gravity and a total length of only 72 inches. The 1969 Hodaka Super Rat also featured a cast iron cylinder and an aluminum alloy head with a 5 speed gear box.
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I don’t know wrote that description for the Super Rat but there are several errors.
1. The Super Rat came out several years before the Super Combat
2. It had a 24mm carburetor
3. It had points ignition
4. It had stainless steel fenders
5. It had a cast iron cylinder and an aluminum head
6 it had a 19” front wheel
Thank you Hank! The post has been updated.