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[[image: C70_st.jpg|thumb|right|350px|'''Honda C70''']]
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Passport: history, specs, pictures}}
 
{{Motorcycle
'''Honda C70'''
|name            = Honda C70
 
|photo            =  C70_st.jpg
C70 Passport was the elder brother of [[Honda]] [[Honda C50|Cub C50]], with more power, same cheap economical ride and reliability. It was introduced in USA, Canada, Asia and Vietnam in 1970, first models were called C70 but in 1980 C70 Passport was introduced.
|aka              =  Passport
 
|manufacturer    = Honda
It had a 72 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] air-cooled single overhead cam engine, an automatic 3-speed gearbox, enough horse power to pull this [[motorcycle| bike]] to a top speed of 50 [[mph]] (80 [[km/h]]). First models had 6 v electrics, in 1982 12v electrics and [[CDI]] [[ignition]] were introduced to further improve the performance of the engine. 1983 model had a full enclosed drive chain for less maintenance.
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1970 - 1984
|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>


|final_drive={{chain|420x96}}
|front_sprocket=14T
|rear_sprocket=36T
|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    =
|recommended_oil=Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 2.00 liters/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|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)==  
==Specifications (1970-71 models)==  
[[image: C70.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]  
[[image: C70.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]  




*Displacement: 72 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]]
*Displacement: 72 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]]
*Engine:  [[4 stroke]][[OHC| Over Head Cam]] single [[cylinder]]
*Engine:  [[Four-stroke]] [[OHC| Over Head Cam]] single [[cylinder]]
*Ignition: Breaker points
*Ignition: Breaker points (6v) or CDI (12v)
*Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch  
*Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch  
*Fuel system: [[Carburetor]]
*Fuel system: [[Carburetor]]
*Valves: 2 [[valves]] / [[cylinder]]
*Valves: 2 [[valves]] / [[cylinder]]
*Top Speed: 80 [[km/h]] (50 [[mph]])
*Top Speed: 80 [[km/h]] (50 [[mph]])
*Electrics: 6 Volts
*Electrics: 6 Volts to '83, 12 Volts after.
*Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, and Pine green  
*Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, Pine green, Elephant Grey or Yellow.
*Leg guard/cowling: white  
*Leg guard/cowling: white  
*Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"  
*Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"  
*Seat: long (for two riders)
*Seat: single or dual depending on market.
*Rear footpegs: standard  
*Rear footpegs: standard with dual seat.
*Starter: electric start  
*Starter: electric start optional (C70M) Standard in some markets.
*Tail light: large tail light common to other Hondas of the '70s
*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]]
[[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==
==1970-71==
[[Image:honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70]][[Image:honda_C70_2.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70]][[Image:honda_C70_3.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70]][[Image:honda_C70m.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70]]
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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
* Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different
* Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, and Pine green
* Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, Pine green, Elephant Grey, Yellow.
* Leg guard/cowling: white
* Leg guard/cowling: white
* Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"
* Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"
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* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Serial number began: C70M-017962
* Serial number began: C70M-017962


==1972-73==
==1972-73==
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* A "HONDA C70" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* A "HONDA C70" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* It had a six-volt system like the previous models
* It had a six-volt system like the previous models
* Ignition: breaker points
* Ignition: [[breaker points]]
* Starter: electric start
* Starter: electric start
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Serial number began: DA01-1000014
* Serial number began: DA01-1000014
* Spark Plug: NGK [[NGK C7HSA|C7HSA]]


==1981 Honda C70 Passport==
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==1981 Honda C70 Passport==
File:1981-Honda-C70-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red
[[Image:1981_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70]][[Image:1981-Honda-C70-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red]][[Image:1981-Honda-C70-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red]][[Image:1981-Honda-C70-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red]][[Image:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow]][[Image:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow]][[Image:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow]][[Image:1981-Honda-C70-Yellow-6538-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow]]
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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* "PASSPORT" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* "PASSPORT" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* It had a six-volt system like the previous models
* It had a six-volt system like the previous models
* Ignition: breaker points
* Ignition: [[breaker points]]
* Starter: electric start
* Starter: electric start
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
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==1982 Honda C70 Passport==
==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]]
[[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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* The VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country, manufacturer, year, and factory
* The VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country, manufacturer, year, and factory
* Example: JH2DA0107CS200001
* Example: JH2DA0107CS200001
          o J=Japan
**J=Japan
          o H=Honda
**H=Honda
          o C=1982
**C=1982
          o S=Suzuka factory
**S=Suzuka factory
* Available colors: Angel Blue and Monza Red
* Available colors: Angel Blue and Monza Red
* Leg guard/cowling: white (redesigned slightly)
* Leg guard/cowling: white (redesigned slightly)
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* "PASSPORT" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* "PASSPORT" logo appeared on the fuel tank
* It now had a 12-volt system unlike the previous models
* It now had a 12-volt system unlike the previous models
* Ignition: CD ignition instead of breaker points
* Ignition: CD ignition instead of [[breaker points]]
* Starter: electric start
* Starter: electric start
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
* Spark Plug Changed to: NGK [[NGK CR7HS|CR7HS]]


==1983 Honda C70 Passport==
==1983 Honda C70 Passport==
[[Image:1983_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda C70]][[Image:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver]][[Image:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver]][[Image:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver]][[Image:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver]][[Image:1983-Honda-Passport-C70-Silver-1875-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver]]
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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
* Like the 1982 model with only a few exceptions
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* Dry weight: 82 kg (180.8 lb)
* Dry weight: 82 kg (180.8 lb)


==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/taggart#honda-c70 Taggart]
==References==
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{{Honda}}


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