Honda C70 Passport: history, specs, pictures

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Honda C70
Honda C70
Manufacturer Honda
Also called Passport
Production 1970 - 1984
Predecessor Honda C65
Class Moped
Engine single cylinder, four-stroke
Top speed 50 mph (80 km/h)
Fuel system carburetor
Sparkplug NGK CR7HS '82-83
Battery YUASA YB5L-B '82-83
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 2/25-17
Rear Tire 2/50-17
Weight 180.78 pounds (82.0 Kg)
Fuel consumption 2.00 liters/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
Related Honda C50
Competition Suzuki U70/F70
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The Honda C70 is a 4-stroke 72cc OHC street motorcycle manufactured by Honda between 1970 and 1984, which replaced the similar C65 model. The C70 was the elder brother of 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 72cc air-cooled single 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 Cub series.

Specifications (1970-71 models)

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  • Displacement: 72 cm³
  • Engine: Four-stroke 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.
Honda C70 Deluxe Brochure
Honda C70 Ad
Japanese Honda C50/C70 Ad


1970-71


  • 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

Honda C70


  • 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

1980 Honda C70


  • 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 C7HSA

1981 Honda C70 Passport


  • 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

1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure

1982 Honda C70 Passport

1982 Honda C70
1982 Honda C70



  • 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 CR7HS

1983 Honda C70 Passport


  • 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

1984 Honda C70


  • 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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