Honda turned many heads when it announced the beginner-friendly Navi for the North American market in 2021. Traveling habits called for more urban mobility solutions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Team Red hoped to recruit more riders with the scooter-inspired moto. The Navi isn’t Honda’s first crack at converting younger customers to the riding ranks, though.
In 1991, the brand introduced the Cub EZ90 to the world. If the name didn’t give it away, the EZ90 aimed to ease the barrier to entry with futuristic moto styling and tried-and-true scooter practicality. Honda’s stout steel frame, 90cc single-cylinder engine, and automatic transmission catered to beginners, but it’s what the EZ90 didn’t have that set it apart.
