Editing Honda C70

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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''Honda C70'''
|image            = [[image: C70_st.jpg|frameless|250px|'''Honda C70''']] 
|aka              =  Passport
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1970
|model_year       =
|predecessor      = [[Honda C65]]
|successor        =
|class            = [[Moped]]
|engine           = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 50 mph (80 km/h)
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK CR7HS}} '82-83
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB5L-B}} '82-83
|transmission     = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =
|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire       = {{tire|2/25-17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|2/50-17}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       = 180.78 pounds (82.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption = 2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|related          = [[Honda C50]]
|competition      = [[Suzuki U70]]/[[Suzuki F70|F70]]
}}

The '''Honda C70''' is a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 72[[cc]] [[OHC]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Honda]] between 1970 and 1984, which replaced the similar [[Honda C65|C65 model]].  The '''C70''' was the elder brother of [[Honda C50|Cub C50]], with more power, same cheap economical ride and reliability. It was introduced in USA, Canada, Asia and Vietnam in 1970, and introduced to the UK in 1972.  Later US versions were called '''Honda Passport'''.

It had a 72[[cc]] air-cooled single [[OHC|overhead cam]] engine (a bigger-bore version of the C65), an automatic 3-speed gearbox, enough power to pull this motorcycle to a top speed of 50 [[mph]] (80 [[km/h]]). First models had 6 volt electrics, in 1982 12volt electrics and [[CDI]] [[ignition]] were introduced to further improve the reliability of the engine, and to ease servicing. 

It had a step-through [[moped]] like design similar to most other motorcycles in the [[:Category:Honda Cub motorcycles|Cub series]].
==Specifications (1970-71 models)== 
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*Displacement: 72 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]]
*Engine:  [[Four-stroke]] [[OHC| Over Head Cam]] single [[cylinder]]
*Ignition: Breaker points (6v) or CDI (12v)
*Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch 
*Fuel system: [[Carburetor]]
*Valves: 2 [[valves]] / [[cylinder]]
*Top Speed: 80 [[km/h]] (50 [[mph]])
*Electrics: 6 Volts to '83, 12 Volts after.
*Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, Pine green, Elephant Grey or Yellow.
*Leg guard/cowling: white 
*Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70" 
*Seat: single or dual depending on market. 
*Rear footpegs: standard with dual seat. 
*Starter: electric start optional (C70M) Standard in some markets. 
*Tail light: depends on country of sale.

[[Image:Honda-C70-Deluxe-Brochure.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70 Deluxe Brochure]]
[[Image:Honda-C70-Ad.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70 Ad]]
[[Image:Japanese-Honda-C50-C70-Ad.jpg|left|thumb|Japanese Honda C50/C70 Ad]]
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==1970-71==
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File:honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70
File:honda_C70_2.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70
File:honda_C70_3.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70
File:honda_C70m.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70
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* Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different
* Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, Pine green, Elephant Grey, Yellow.
* Leg guard/cowling: white
* Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"
* Seat: long (for two riders)
* Rear footpegs: standard
* Starter: electric start
* Tail light: large tail light common to other Hondas of the '70s
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Serial number began: C70M-017962

==1972-73==
[[Image:honda_C70k1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70]]
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* Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different
* Available colors: Strato Blue Metallic and Poppy Yellow Metallic
* Leg guard/cowling: White
* Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"
* Seat: short
* Accessory: luggage rack over the rear wheel
* Starter: electric start
* Tail light: large tail light common to other Hondas of the '70s
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Serial number began: C70-2000000

==1980 Honda C70 Passport==
[[Image:1980_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Honda C70]]
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* Similar shape to the early cub
* Available colors: Parakeet Yellow and Angel Blue.
* Leg guard/cowling: White
* On the yellow bike, the long seat was brown and white
* On the blue model the long seat was black and white
* Accessory: Basket and rack were mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack was mounted behind the seat
* A "HONDA C70" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* It had a six-volt system like the previous models
* Ignition: [[breaker points]]
* Starter: electric start
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Serial number began: DA01-1000014
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK C7HSA|C7HSA]]

==1981 Honda C70 Passport==
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File:1981-Honda-C70-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red
File:1981-Honda-C70-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red
File:1981-Honda-C70-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red
File:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow
File:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow
File:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow
File:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow
File:1981_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70
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* Like the 1980 model with only a few exceptions
* The VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country (first character), manufacturer (second character), year (10th character), and factory (11th character)
* Example: JH2DA0107BS100001
**J=Japan
**H=Honda
**B=1981
**S=Suzuka factory
* Available colors: Parakeet Yellow, Angel Blue, and Monza Red
* Long seat: black and white
* Leg guard/cowling: white
* Cowling now had another cutout next to the cylinder head
* Accessory: basket and rack were mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack was mounted behind the seat
* "PASSPORT" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* It had a six-volt system like the previous models
* Ignition: [[breaker points]]
* Starter: electric start
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Serial number began JH2DA0106BS100003

[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]

==1982 Honda C70 Passport==
[[Image:1982_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda C70]]
[[Image:1982_honda_C70_1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda C70]]
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* Like the 1981 model with only a few exceptions
* The VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country, manufacturer, year, and factory
* Example: JH2DA0107CS200001
**J=Japan
**H=Honda
**C=1982
**S=Suzuka factory
* Available colors: Angel Blue and Monza Red
* Leg guard/cowling: white (redesigned slightly)
* Side covers: redesigned slightly
* Long seat: black and white
* Accessory: basket and rack were mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack was mounted behind the seat
* "PASSPORT" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* It now had a 12-volt system unlike the previous models
* Ignition: CD ignition instead of [[breaker points]]
* Starter: electric start
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Spark Plug Changed to: NGK [[NGK CR7HS|CR7HS]]

==1983 Honda C70 Passport==
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File:1983_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda C70
File:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
File:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
File:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
File:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
File:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
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* Like the 1982 model with only a few exceptions
* VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country, manufacturer, year, and factory
* Serial number began: JH2DA0107DS300004 where D indicates 1983
* Available colors: Blue Metallic, Special Silver Metallic, and Monza Red
* Leg guard/cowling: white
* Long seat: black and white
* Accessory: basket and rack mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack mounted behind the seat
* The word "HONDA" was on the fuel tank and the word "PASSPORT" was on the side cover
* Electrics: 12-volt system
* Ignition: CD
* The cowling eliminated the open cutouts of the previous years and installed pop-in covers in their place
* The rear shocks were chromed and were longer
* Engine: 72cc, OHC, four-stroke, single cylinder
* Starter: Electric
* Transmission: Three-speed with automatic clutch
* Drive: Fully-enclosed drive chain reduces maintenance
* Wheelbase: 1181mm (46.5 in.)
* Seat height: 760mm (29.9 in.)
* Fuel capacity: 4 liter (1.1 gal.)
* Dry weight: 82 kg (180.8 lb)

==1984 Honda C70 Passport==
[[Image:1984_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda C70]]
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* Like the 1982 model with only a few exceptions
* Serial number began JH2DA0107ES300004 (E=1982)
* Engine: 72cc, OHC, four-stroke, single cylinder
* Starter: Electric
* Transmission: Three-speed with automatic clutch
* Drive: Fully-enclosed drive chain
* Accessories: Standard front basket and rear carrying rack
* Wheelbase: 1180mm (46.5 in.)
* Seat height: 760mm (29.9 in.)
* Fuel capacity: 4 liter (1.1 gal.)
* Dry weight: 82 kg (180.8 lb)



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