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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Honda CL70
|photo= 1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-2.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Honda
|parent_company  =
|production      = 69-72
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Honda CL50]]
|successor        =
|class            =Enduro
|engine          = 70cc
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|compression      =
|top_speed        =32 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK C7HSA}} '69-70 , '71-72
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N5.5-1D-1}} '69-70 , '71-72
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.50-17}} '69-70 , '71-72
|rear_tire    = {{tire|2.50-17}} '69-70 , '71-72
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|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Honda CT70]]
|competition      =
|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 '''CL70''' was essentially the same motorcycle as the [[Honda CL50]].
[[Image:Honda-CL70-Brochure.jpg|right|thumb|Honda CL70 Brochure]]
Also see: [[Honda CL-series]]
==1969==
==1969==
[[Image:1969_honda_Cl70k0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda CL70K0 Scrambler 70]]
[[Image:1969_honda_Cl70k0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda CL70K0 Scrambler 70]]
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* Engine: [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 72[[cc]] [[OHC]] single cylinder with nearly horizontal head.
* Followed the pattern for all Scramblers: slightly raised handlebars, exhaust pipe upswept just above the crankcase and relatively horizontal
* Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
* Available colors: Candy Red with silver and Candy Blue with silver
* 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
* Frame and swingarm: painted the candy color
* Headlight bucket: silver
* Headlight bucket: silver
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* The speedometer was housed in the headlight bucket
* The speedometer was housed in the headlight bucket
* The upper fork covers (i.e., fork ears) were chrome
* The upper fork covers (i.e., fork ears) were chrome
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
* Serial number began CL70-100002


==1970==
==1970==
[[Image:1970_honda_Cl70k1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70]][[Image:1970_honda_Cl70-2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70]][[Image:1970_honda_Cl70k1_2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70]][[Image:1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70 in Blue]][[Image:1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70 in Blue]][[Image:1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70 in Blue]]
[[Image:1970_honda_Cl70k1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70]]
[[Image:1970_honda_Cl70-2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70]]
[[Image:1970_honda_Cl70k1_2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70]]
[[Image:1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70 in Blue]]
[[Image:1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70 in Blue]]
[[Image:1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-2.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CL70 in Blue]]
[[Image:Honda-CL70K1-Specs.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL70K1 Specs]]
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* Similar to the previous year
* Similar to the previous year
* Available colors: Candy Sapphire Blue with Silver Metallic and Candy Topaz Orange with Silver Metallic
* Engine: [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 72[[cc]] [[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
* Frame and swingarm were painted the candy color
* Headlight bucket: candy color
* Headlight bucket: candy color
* Fuel tank was silver with stripes colored the same as the frame
* Fuel tank was silver with stripes colored the same as the frame
* Tank emblem/badge was replaced with a decal
* Tank emblem/badge was replaced with a decal
* No knee patch attached to the rear sides of the tank
* Tank knee patch removed from this and subsequent years
* Speedometer was separate from the headlight bucket
* Speedometer was separate from the headlight bucket
* The upper fork covers (i.e., fork ears) were chrome
* The upper fork covers (i.e., fork ears) were chrome
* The shock springs were covered
* The shock springs were covered
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 4-speed transmission with manual clutch
* Serial number began CL70-200002


==1971==
==1971==
[[Image:1971_honda_Cl70.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CL70K2 Scrambler 70]][[Image:1971_honda_Cl70k2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CL70K2 Scrambler 70]]
[[Image:1971_honda_Cl70.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CL70K2 Scrambler 70]]
[[Image:1971_honda_Cl70k2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CL70K2 Scrambler 70]]
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* Similar to the previous year
* Similar to the previous year
* Available three colors: Candy Sapphire Blue with Silver Metallic, Candy Topaz Orange with Silver Metallic, and Candy Red with Silver Metallic
* Engine: [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 72[[cc]] [[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
* 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
* Fuel tank was silver with stripes colored the same as the frame
* Speedometer was separate from the headlight bucket
* Speedometer was separate from the headlight bucket
* Shock springs were covered
* Shock springs were covered
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 4-speed transmission with manual clutch
* Serial number began CL70-300002




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[[Image:honda_Cl70k3.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL70K3 Scrambler 70]]
[[Image:honda_Cl70k3.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CL70K3 Scrambler 70]]
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* Similar to the 1971 model
* Similar to the 1971 model
* Available colors: Candy Sapphire Blue with Special Silver Metallic and Candy Ruby Red with Special Silver Metallic
* 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 frame and swingarm were painted the candy color
* The fuel tank was silver with black and red pinstripes
* The fuel tank was silver with black and red pinstripes
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* The shock springs were covered
* The shock springs were covered
* The exhaust pipe was angled a little higher this year and had a black heat shield
* The exhaust pipe was angled a little higher this year and had a black heat shield
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Engine: [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 72[[cc]] [[OHC]] single cylinder
* Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
* Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
* The serial number began: CL70-1300001
* The serial number began: CL70-1300001


==References==
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CL70]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CL70]]
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Street motorcycles]]
[[Category:70cc displacement motorcycles]]
[[Category:70cc 4-stroke motorcycles]]
[[Category:70cc Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]]
[[Category:Single cylinder 4-stroke motorcycles]]

Latest revision as of 20:03, 23 November 2019

1970-Honda-CL70-Blue-7512-2.jpg
Honda CL70
Manufacturer
Honda
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.


Honda CL70 Brochure


Also see: Honda CL-series

1969[edit | edit source]

1969 Honda CL70K0 Scrambler 70


  • 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]

1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70
1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70
1970 Honda CL70K1 Scrambler 70
1970 Honda CL70 in Blue
1970 Honda CL70 in Blue
1970 Honda CL70 in Blue
Honda CL70K1 Specs


  • 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]

1971 Honda CL70K2 Scrambler 70
1971 Honda CL70K2 Scrambler 70


  • 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]

Honda CL70K3 Scrambler 70


  • 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]

  1. ↑ 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019. 


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