Honda C70

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Honda C70

Honda C70

C70 Passport was the elder brother of Honda 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.

It had a 72 cm³ air-cooled single overhead cam engine, an automatic 3-speed gearbox, enough horse power to pull this 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.



Specifications (1970-71 models)

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  • Displacement: 72 cm³
  • Engine: 4 stroke Over Head Cam single cylinder
  • Ignition: Breaker points
  • Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch
  • Fuel system: Carburetor
  • Valves: 2 valves / cylinder
  • Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
  • Electrics: 6 Volts
  • 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

1970-71

Honda C70
Honda C70
Honda C70
Honda C70



  • 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

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


1981 Honda C70 Passport

1981 Honda C70
1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red
1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red
1981 Honda Passport C70 in Red
1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow
1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow
1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow
1981 Honda C70 Passport in Yellow


  • 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

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
         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

1983 Honda C70
1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver
1983 Honda Passport C70 in Silver


  • 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)