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|predecessor = [[Honda CL50]] | |predecessor = [[Honda CL50]] | ||
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|class = | |class =Enduro | ||
|engine = 70cc | |engine = 70cc | ||
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|top_speed = | |top_speed =32 mph | ||
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|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
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|related = [[Honda CT70]] | |related = [[Honda CT70]] | ||
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|final_drive= {{chain|420}} `69-70<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
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The '''Honda CL70''' was a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] [[street motorcycle]] built by [[Honda]] between 1969 and 1973. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability. (prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity.) The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust. | The '''Honda CL70''' was a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] [[street motorcycle]] built by [[Honda]] between 1969 and 1973. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability. (prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity.) The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust. | ||
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* The serial number began: CL70-1300001 | * The serial number began: CL70-1300001 | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:03, 23 November 2019
Honda CL70 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 69-72 |
Class | Enduro |
Predecessor | Honda CL50 |
Engine | 70cc |
Top Speed | 32 mph |
Spark Plug | NGK C7HSA '69-70 , '71-72 |
Battery | YUASA 6N5.5-1D-1 '69-70 , '71-72 |
Final Drive | Chain: 420 `69-70[1] |
Front Tire | 2.50-17 '69-70 , '71-72 |
Rear Tire | 2.50-17 '69-70 , '71-72 |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Related | Honda CT70 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda CL70 was a 4-stroke street motorcycle built by Honda between 1969 and 1973. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability. (prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity.) The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust. The CL70 was essentially the same motorcycle as the Honda CL50.
Also see: Honda CL-series
1969[edit | edit source]
- Engine: 4-stroke 72cc OHC single cylinder with nearly horizontal head.
- Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
- Serial number began CL70-100002
- Spark Plug: NGK C7HSA
- Available colors:
- Candy Red with silver
- Candy Blue with silver
- Frame and swingarm: painted the candy color
- Headlight bucket: silver
- Fuel tank: silver
- The badge was stamped into the tank and a rubber knee patch was attached to the rear sides of the tank
- The speedometer was housed in the headlight bucket
- The upper fork covers (i.e., fork ears) were chrome
1970[edit | edit source]
- Similar to the previous year
- Engine: 4-stroke 72cc OHC single cylinder
- Transmission: 4-speed transmission with manual clutch
- Serial number began CL70-200002
- Available colors:
- Candy Sapphire Blue with Silver Metallic
- Candy Topaz Orange with Silver Metallic
- Frame and swingarm were painted the candy color
- Headlight bucket: candy color
- Fuel tank was silver with stripes colored the same as the frame
- Tank emblem/badge was replaced with a decal
- Tank knee patch removed from this and subsequent years
- Speedometer was separate from the headlight bucket
- The upper fork covers (i.e., fork ears) were chrome
- The shock springs were covered
1971[edit | edit source]
- Similar to the previous year
- Engine: 4-stroke 72cc OHC single cylinder
- Transmission: 4-speed transmission with manual clutch
- Serial number began CL70-300002
- Available three colors:
- Candy Sapphire Blue with Silver Metallic
- Candy Topaz Orange with Silver Metallic
- Candy Red with Silver Metallic
- Frame, swingarm, headlight bucket, upper fork covers, and tank stripes were painted the candy color
- Fuel tank was silver with stripes colored the same as the frame
- Speedometer was separate from the headlight bucket
- Shock springs were covered
1972-1973[edit | edit source]
- Similar to the 1971 model
- Available colors:
- Candy Sapphire Blue with Special Silver Metallic
- Candy Ruby Red with Special Silver Metallic
- The frame and swingarm were painted the candy color
- The fuel tank was silver with black and red pinstripes
- The headlight bucket was black and the upper fork covers were chrome
- The speedometer was separate from the headlight bucket
- The shock springs were covered
- The exhaust pipe was angled a little higher this year and had a black heat shield
- Engine: 4-stroke 72cc OHC single cylinder
- Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
- The serial number began: CL70-1300001
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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