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== | ==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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* Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different | |||
* Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, and Pine green | |||
* 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 | |||
==1981 Honda C70 Passport== | |||
[[Image: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 | |||
o J=Japan | |||
o H=Honda | |||
o B=1981 | |||
o 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 | |||
==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 | |||
o J=Japan | |||
o H=Honda | |||
o C=1982 | |||
o 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 | |||
==1983 Honda C70 Passport== | |||
[[Image:1983_honda_C70.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Honda C70]] | |||
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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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