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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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